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How can I disable the rating range on Chess.com?
How can I disable the rating range on Chess.com?

Learn how to customize the rating range of members you get paired with and how to hide it during gameplay.

Updated over a week ago

Customizing the rating range lets you only be paired against opponents within a rating range you feel comfortable playing.

Web

  • Click the cogwheel icon in the upper-right corner of your board.

  • Select the 'Play' tab in the pop-up window.

  • Under the 'General' section, you will find drop-down menus to set the rating range for opponents when sending or accepting a challenge.

  • After customizing your settings, be sure to click 'Save' to apply the changes:

Rating Range feature on Chess.com

Mobile

The steps below work for both the iOS and Android Chess.com mobile apps:

  • Tap 'More' from the menu at the bottom of the screen and select 'Settings.'

  • From the settings menu, tap 'Play.'

  • Use the boxes to select the rating range of the opponents you want to be paired against:

Choosing rating range on Chess.com mobile

How to hide the ratings during a game

We understand that an opponent's rating can feel intimidating, so we’ve made it easy to hide it by customizing your settings. Here's how to do it:

Web

  • Click the cogwheel icon in the upper-right corner of your board.

  • Select the 'Play' tab in the pop-up window.

  • Under the 'Live' section toggle the 'Hide ratings during the game' option.

  • Click 'Save' to apply the changes:

Hide ratings during the game on Chess.com web

Mobile

The steps below work for both the iOS and Android Chess.com mobile apps:

  • Tap on 'More' from the menu at the bottom of your screen, and select 'Settings.'

  • From the settings menu, tap on 'Play' and select 'Live Chess.'

  • Toggle the 'Hide Ratings During The Game' option:

Hide Ratings During The Game on Chess.com mobile app
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