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[@owenwilson2163]

I feel some moves were findable but some like be3 is very questionable that idea is hard to spot

[@mrpatzer]

I agree, that Be3 move was very suspicious.

[@owenwilson2163]

You planning on making more content I enjoy it

[@mrpatzer]

@@owenwilson2163 Yessir!

[@polkmana]

I was trying to keep an eye out for the time usage and the guy was quite consistently using around 10 sec per move each turn which also raises a few red flags. A bit suspicious but not much else you can do other than report and move on.

[@mrpatzer]

good point

[@philonchess]

The beginning of this game makes absolutely no sense and then for him to start playing the top best moves after that sounds an alarm - Rdd3 is the move that gives it away for me considering it’s the top move and it makes absolutely zero sense he should be finding that

[@philonchess]

I know Rdd3 stops the Bxf5 tactic but I really just don’t think it makes sense for his play to go from that horrible to that well, especially after a 2-3 minute break

[@mrpatzer]

yeah that rook lift felt "next level" to me too

[@rakibul2010islam]

I am also at this level and I also find it highly suspicious. If I am that much material down then I will also pause and think whether or not to continue but not for longer than 2 minutes for sure. But an user who needs to setup that position in their device will do for sure. I am not gonna judge the moves here because a lot of cheaters use low level engines. So, not all the moves are gonna be the top on the Stockfish's radar but will burn your clock and annoy you that's for sure. On top of that a new account, can't play blitz or bullet but a rapid genius!!!

[@mrpatzer]

That's a great point about his other time control ratings.

[@calebroberts7890]

My opinion: yes, pretty obvious something is up. But I doubt it is enough evidence. However, you did not force him to use engine level chess to come back, which he would have needed at the least from that position, had you performed at your usual level. In the future, think of it like this: keep your focus, play your best, and that will force cheaters to use impossibly good moves to come back from positions like that. This will get them banned and get your rating back! (no hate, I promise I tilt way more than you)

[@mrpatzer]

Sound advice. I let my emotions get the better of me in that game, that's on me.