Once upon a time in the digital kingdom of Chess.com, I, a grandmaster in the making, found myself entangled in a web of frustration and absurdity. Imagine my dismay as my account got slapped with not one, but two bans, just when the sweet scent of victory was within my grasp at the lofty 1.9-2.0k elo. The reason? The ominous "Fair Play."In the land of chess, where strategy and intellect should reign supreme, I was blindsided by a flagging system that seemed to have been concocted by chess-playing chickens. Apparently, adhering to the sacred and time-honored principles of the game, following the hallowed footsteps of chess legends, and employing textbook moves were sins worthy of exile. Oh, the horror!It felt like I was waging a war not against fellow chess enthusiasts, but against an army of 300 peasants armed with pitchforks and questionable judgment. These supposed moderators, entrusted with the sacred duty of upholding fairness, flagged my moves like a group of toddlers playing with a 'Report' button they clearly didn't understand.As an over-the-board chess veteran, I entered the realm of online chess with optimism, fueled by the excitement of a new smartphone. Little did I know, I was diving headfirst into a realm governed by absolute imbeciles. Chess.com, managed by individuals seemingly more adept at herding cats than overseeing a fair and just chess platform.My fellow chess comrades, beware! Chess.com is not the haven of strategic prowess you might envision. It's a battleground where bans rain down like chess pieces in a furious endgame. Will you emerge unscathed, or will you, too, fall victim to the whimsical "Fair Play" gods and their peasant minions?In conclusion, if you value your sanity and prefer a chess platform that doesn't mistake brilliance for blasphemy, steer clear of Chess.com. Your elo and your mental stability will thank you. Check and mate, Chess.com. Check and mate.
