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[feature request] separate blindfold rating

I like playing blindfold against opponents, but I play like a complete beginner because I have trouble keeping track of the pieces. I do like to use it as a way to train and to have an extra challenge though.

The problem is that I have problems when trying to find games, because the difference in playing strength when using blindfold mode (compared to my normal playing strength) is so enormous, it's hard to get a decent game (my opponents are way too difficult and/or I end up messing up my normal rating). I considered making a separate account, just for playing blindfold but I really think there is a better sollution here.

Why not make it so that when using the blindfold mode, you use your (new feature) blindfold rating instead of your original rating? If the opponent is not using blindfold as well, then his/her normal rating is still affected. The rating difference, gains/losses can then be determined more accurately. This would also remove the need to play casual games, or force people to mess up their normal rating.

I am not proposing to makeblindfold a separate variant, because most games are played with people who play normal chess. We just need a separate rating to remove the need to make a separate account.

#1Make new acc for this. Here is your separation.

#2 this is absolutely insane since in that case they would have to track cheaters with board which absolutely bimpossible
@LifeWaste The whole point is to remove the need for people to make extra accounts just for this purpose.
There's no point in cheating with a board. The rating is just for the people themselves who like playing blindfold. If they cheat by using a board, then their rating will just be very close to their 'normal' rating. For the opponents this really doesn't matter since they don't see the difference between a player who plays blindfold or normal chess anyway. It just allows for a better experience for blindfold players because it's easier to find appropriate opponents. And when a blindfold player goes back to playing normal chess the rating won't have dropped and it's possible to find an appropriate opponent again without having to play 20 or so matches against weaker players first to regain lost rating.

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