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Extra large board in the Playing Zone

Do not send me emails, newsletters, etc.

Display 100 games per page (instead of 25)

Don't show me on the homepage 'recent visitors'

Don't show random tips on game pages

Low bandwidth mode (hide avatars, photos, etc.)

Enhanced menu at the top of the screen

Don't display openings in search results

Longer list of players on homepage

Display newest kibitzes on top

Don't show game result (on search results, etc.)

Show small photos of players with search results

Games open in new browser windows

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