I cannot start the game.
Server status
Started a 10 min and lagged mid way. Took minutes to even accept draw offer. I am from GMT 8 and my opponent was GMT 1.

Yes, I had two games in a row where moves never registered. I think I got losses in them. First game, my opponent never made a move.... waited five minutes, then said I won, but didn't give me credit.
Anyway, just complaining about network stuff. I won't go on.

I barely managed to pull my 10min game over the line because the mobile app has severe connection issues.

matchmaking in completely down for anyone else?
There was an issue around the time you posted that has been resolved.

Matchmaking isn't working for me rn...
What exactly is happening?
It tells me that it's taking longer than usual to load and then quits on me saying "Matchmaking failed. Please wait a few seconds then try again." I've done this and it doesn't ever seem to work.
It's just online games, I've been stuck with bots today.
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Looking into it, It might be on my side, I have one bar of connection according to the site.

Match making is not working right now. It says it is taking longer than usual and then just gives up.

Match making is not working right now. It says it is taking longer than usual and then just gives up.
Likely just a issue between you and the site. Are you still seeing issues?
Very slow this morning.