diff --git a/LichessClientTG_bot/bot.py b/LichessClientTG_bot/bot.py
index c5570f8..51976a6 100644
--- a/LichessClientTG_bot/bot.py
+++ b/LichessClientTG_bot/bot.py
@@ -704,7 +704,7 @@ class LichessBot:
             
             # Add delay between requests to avoid rate limiting
             if i < len(gamers) - 1:
-                await asyncio.sleep(1.0)
+                await asyncio.sleep(3.0)
         
         # If no activity for any player
         if not has_any_activity:
@@ -786,9 +786,9 @@ class LichessBot:
                         await update.message.reply_text(text)
                         has_any_activity = True
                 
-                # Wait 1 second before next request (except after the last one)
+                # Wait 3 seconds before next request (except after the last one)
                 if i < len(gamers) - 1:
-                    await asyncio.sleep(1.0)
+                    await asyncio.sleep(3.0)
                     
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"/lastYear_or_1000games error for {username}: {e}")