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GM Magnus Carlsen account is for real?

@seanysean Yes, there's also a bit that refers to "trophies" when you Inspect and then hover over the area to the right of the username where trophies are (when the person has trophies). By that logic you could edit them in as well.
The account has not played any games. Apparently it is possible to create such a username as Lichess does not use a verification process, until possibly such member enters certain events.
Fact. A "member" here has created 100's of accounts recently, all with the attempt at deception.
If it is Magnus, great stuff. He will find the interface the easiest and best going on the net.
@mdinnerspace Not true. Yes, anyone can create an account with any name, but only Lichess mods can add the GM/IM/CM/NM/FM/LM tag.
@JaakkoT Nice link! :)

@mdinnerspace, #26 is correct that only moderators can add titles to accounts. Not every new account is "2Q1C".

According to Thibault, @MagnusCarlsen is indeed the world chess champion.

"Impersonation of someone you are not is against the terms. Pseudonyms are allowed but these may not be used to impersonate someone. Administrators' may close accounts at their discretion."

-ToS

Enough said.

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