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by modernerd 1647 days ago
I think this is called “Zen mode” for those trying to find it.

I’ve had it active and it’s a good psychological edge. You should always just play the pieces coming at you and not think, "wow, this person’s 250 points better than me, I should expect to lose and play for a draw", but by hiding ratings you don’t introduce any chance to think like that.
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Scarblac 1647 days ago
Zen mode is only to hide things during the game.

What I mean is under "Preferences", "Site settings", "Show player ratings".

If it's "No", then no ratings are shown anywhere.

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modernerd 1647 days ago
Ah, nice, thanks for the correction.

Site Settings only appears on the website, for Lichess app users like me who couldn't find it. But once you change the setting there it will apply in the mobile app if you're logged in.

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