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dacock20
Was having a few matches with a random. Beat him twice and the third match he tells me... "why you smurfing bro" & "you obviously don't belong in this elo". Pretty sure he was getting angry so guessing it's derogatory but don't know what it means. Does anyone?
Alramech
dacock20 wrote:
Was having a few matches with a random. Beat him twice and the third match he tells me... "why you smurfing bro" & "you obviously don't belong in this elo". Pretty sure he was getting angry so guessing it's derogatory but don't know what it means. Does anyone?

Smurfing = a person intentionally playing on a lower-rated account

ELO = the ELO rating system; this refers to just rating in general

The person was accusing you of being much better than your rating and having an alternate "smurf" account to get easier wins.

dacock20

Thanks...I guess I should take it as a compliment

Marcyful

Your opponent was just most likely salty (upset over a loss or a streak of losses to the point that they start making bad reactions like cursing at the opponent or downplaying their skill). But out of curiosity, can I take a look at those 3 games to see if the level of play seems balanced for both players or not?

dacock20

I don't know how to attach games if that's possible.

dacock20

Player was shattered phoenix. My profile should be public so feel free to look it up.

somuchtosaysuchlittletime

hi! im new to this site, is there a open chat room of any kind?

Marcyful
dacock20 wrote:

I don't know how to attach games if that's possible.

First you go to the archive then select the game you want to share. Click the bottom left icon on the white box then copy the PGN shown. Go to the forums and you'll see a chess board icon on the top left of your posting board. Click it, then click Load from PGN and paste the PGN there.

Marcyful

My goodness... your opponent played incredibly poorly those first 2 games, even for an 800. No wonder they resorted to baseless accusations.

Marcyful

Also, I highly recommend you to stop putting your knight on the side of the board in the opening. I get its all part of the trap your using but it is just unsound and will be punished when you climb up the rating ladder.

diftt0116
somuchtosaysuchlittletime wrote:

hi! im new to this site, is there a open chat room of any kind?

this is the open chat room