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.
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.