Anti-cheating is hugely important for World Chess, FIDE, and World Chess — everyone will have a safe environment to enjoy chess.
On World Chess, Fair Play is maintained by our own bespoke suite, the NightWatch, that tracks every game and flags possible fair play violations that are reviewed by the Fair Play team. GM Evgeny Miroshnichenko is the Chief Fair Play officer.
How to report a suspected fair play violation?
If you suspect your opponent of unfair play during the game, you can alert the Fair Play team during the game by clicking on “three dots” icon to the left of the board, and then on the "Report" button. You’ll be asked to fill in a short report form.
This game will undergo additional fair play screening and in case there are irregularities, the game will be reviewed by the Fair Play team.
In case the game is determined illegal, the rating points that you have lost will be restored.
Can I have some feedback on my report?
We understand that you would like to receive a personal message about the investigation results. However, according to our Fair Play rules, the team is prohibited from disclosing the investigation results. Therefore, once a report is filed, please do not expect further communication. However, if the investigation reveals unfair play, we will notify you via email that your rating has been restored.
What reporting is not welcome?
Filing false or baseless reports
Submitting multiple reports about the same issue.
Coordinating with others to mass-report the same content or user.