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Re:Irwin – the protector of Lichess from all chess players v... by as-j on Sunday July 10, 2022 @02:55PM (#32047719)
I’d have to guess, but fake internet points? The ability to say “I’m ranked 5th at blah blah chess website”. Maybe it’s not even to others but just to themselves.
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Re:Irwin – the protector of Lichess from all chess players v... by V-2 on Monday July 11, 2022 @05:38AM (#32054017)
The (not visible, but presumed and imagined) frustration of the player on the other end gives some people joy.
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