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@ghost-of-a-duke saidAll I can go by is what you've completed.
I have 10 games on the go. (My rating is 1801).
2 are against a player rated 1899
2 are against a player rated 1717
2 are against a player rated 1771
2 are against a player rated 1982
I'll check the others out later If I happen to think about it.
So, you are admitting you're a 1800 to 2000 player now?
Not interested in the ladder games by the way,.
WOW...8 games on the go all at the same time!!!! 😉 😛 Oh plus the other 2 that would make 10 if my addition is correct! 🙂
90 days1 Year5 Years
Highest Rating181518151827
You went a little higher 1801 as you would like people to think. The FACTS don't lie goad, people do.
-VR
@very-rusty saidYou think my rating hitting 1801 puts me in the 1800-2000 category when over the last 5 years it has been consistently in the 1700s? - How odd.
All I can go by is what you've completed.
I'll check the others out later If I happen to think about it it.
So, you are admitting you're a 1800 to 2000 player now?
And you don't get to tell me what my chess philosophy is and who I like playing. - I'll play anybody, irrespective of rating, and always get something out of the game. In particular, however, I enjoy playing friends who chat during the game, and also opponents much stronger than myself (like Paul) where my game has a chance to develop. As I'm not somebody who studies chess, those are my best opportunities to learn. Whether you believe that or not is quite meaningless to me.
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@ghost-of-a-duke saidIf you want to know what I think. I will tell you goad, I think you play your rating and keep it at the level you want to keep it, if you think you have a chance against these players between 1800-2000 then you think you are rated as well as they are!
You think my rating hitting 1801 puts me in the 1800-2000 category when over the last 5 years it has been consistently in the 1700s? - How odd.
And you don't get to tell me what my chess philosophy is and who I like playing. - I'll play anybody, irrespective of rating, and always get something out of the game. In particular, however, I enjoy playing friends who ch ...[text shortened]... hose are my best opportunities to learn. Whether you believe that or not is quite meaningless to me.
Your ratings: 90 days 1 Year 5 Years
Highest Rating 1815 1815 1827
You went a little higher 1801 as you would like people to think. The FACTS don't lie goad, people do.
Quite simple really, no mystery there! What you think or say of course means so much to me goad. You are like an old pair of socks, one knows should be thrown away but you keep anyways!!!
You tell you little story to someone who has more faith in you and TRUST I might add, which you obviously have issues with.
I was very good at putting challenges together as a co-captain, and present the question to Ice-Cold sometime who does come here every so often and may even be on here now. He was on the same team on that site. Many of the guys would Private Message me to get challenges for them, as they preferred me doing it than our Captain.
-VR
@very-rusty saidFacepalm.
If you want to know what I think. I will tell you goad, I think you play your rating and keep it at the level you want to keep it, if you think you have a chance against these players between 1800-2000 then you think you are rated as well as they are!
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@ghost-of-a-duke said90 days 1 Year 5 Years
Facepalm.
Highest Rating 1815 1815 1827
You went a little higher 1801 as you would like people to think. The FACTS don't lie goad, people do.
If there are mistakes in these High Ratings, you should contact Russ and let him know goad.
-VR
@very-rusty said90 days 1 Year 5 Years
90 days 1 Year 5 Years
Highest Rating 1815 1815 1827
You went a little higher 1801 as you would like people to think. The FACTS don't lie goad, people do.
If there are mistakes in these High Ratings, you should contact Russ and let him know goad.
-VR
Average Rating 1742 1739 1729
Why are you struggling with this?
You think high peaks in rating are more informative than average ratings?!
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@ghost-of-a-duke saidNot at all goad but if you can get there then say it, don't say 1801 as though that was your highest rating ever.
You think high peaks in rating are more informative than average ratings?!
The average should be the rating range for putting a challenge together, but a person in your rating range can keep the average pretty much where they want it. and you don't let it go very high in the 1800's in my humble opinion. Lets see how you fair out in those 8 games. 😉 😛
Look on the Bright side you took the heat off of your Clan Leader....LOL....!
-VR
@very-rusty saidThen why put up highest ratings instead of average ratings? (You know, apart from your disingenuous motivations).
Not at all goad but if you can get there then say it, don't say 1801 as though that was your highest rating ever.
Apart from a few short-lived peaks, my rating has been consistently in the 1700s for 5 years, over the course of 500 games. For anyone with a semblance of common sense that is where my ability sits.
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@ghost-of-a-duke saidWell, we will see after you have those 4 challenges where your rating is goad.
Then why put up highest ratings instead of average ratings? (You know, apart from your disingenuous motivations).
Apart from a few short-lived peaks, my rating has been consistently in the 1700s for 5 years, over the course of 500 games. For anyone with a semblance of common sense that is where my ability sits.
As one with any common sense knows, ratings can change with time and experience. 🙂
Now you have a great Day...Keep your Clan Leader Safe if you can....🙂 You are dependable always coming to her defense even when she caught dead to rights wrong. 😉
-VR
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Why are you trolling ghost?
If someone hits a max of 1830 odd, doesn't put them in the 1850-2000 bracket, you need to at least reach there to be considered in a bracket. Im sure you've beaten 2000 players on this site before when your rating was also around 1700, as have I, does that make us in a bracket topping 2000? Of course not. Its a game with an equal start, sometimes people of a higher rating can make a mistake, we're all human.
I've played ghost 6 times according to the stats here but only 5 were from start to finish, of those 5 it's 2 wins for ghost, 2 draws and 1 win for me. The set piece game of a position changed after a blunder cost me a game, i won that but wasn't rated.
He plays well but not at a 1900 level imo and this idea that only clan games should be taken into consideration is only talk from someone who sandbags the other games so they can have a lower rating for clans. Most people, including ghost play every game equally wanting to win, doesn't matter if it's a friendly, clan, tournament or ladder games, they all start with the same amount of pieces in the same position.
As far as I can see the clan scene is dead, would have been interesting if there was a separate clan rating like clubs.
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@trev33 saidWhy am I trolling ghost, he is the one who came at me first and always does, so who is doing the trolling?
Why are you trolling ghost?
If someone hits a max of 1830 odd, doesn't put them in the 1850-2000 bracket, you need to at least reach there to be considered in a bracket. Im sure you've beaten 2000 players on this site before when your rating was also around 1700, as have I, does that make us in a bracket topping 2000? Of course not. Its a game with an equal start, sometime ...[text shortened]... the clan scene is dead, would have been interesting if there was a separate clan rating like clubs.
Ghost could be toying with you trev you have no idea if he is playing his best against you or not.
Of course our ratings change over the years some go up and some go down and there are always reasons for this. I didn't put him in the 1850-2000 bracket. I said he could be in the 1800-2000 bracket. We have all beaten higher rated players and lost to lower rated players. You know as well as me if one is good enough they can keep their rating where they want it so they win a higher percentage of their games. goad has been bragging about his domination in the clan with only around 16 games having been played he only lost 1 I believe it is tied a few but the point is doesn't have 20 games in and bragging about how well he is doing Percentage wise. OK so that means he would be higher rated than his opponent which is why his winning average is so high would it not?
He hasn't played at a higher level with you doesn't mean he doesn't have another gear you are not being shown. I voted to have the separate rating back when it was suggested years ago. it was voted down. Perhaps it is time for another vote?
You know about the problems we had with the people using chess programs years ago, all of a sudden it just went away and we don't hear anymore about it. Do you think everyone quit using a chess program or does it still go on just not detected? I have way more questions than I get answers to. The clan scene had been dead for years now trev, that is no big surprise. Perhaps now it will get a little more active with more competition which is looking like we are having this year.
-VR
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@very-rusty saidYou're accusing someone of seemingly manipulating their rating without any evidence and constantly challenging him, putting him in a bracket he's never reached, that's trolling imo. Last time I checked 1850-2000 was also in 1800-2000, the 1800-1850 is true, he has almost hit 1850 so that bracket in fair but not higher, I'd say he's a solid 1750-1850. And I certainly don't believe that he's lose or draw a game on purpose to keep it down, I see it with other people. One person has a mountain of tournament wins around the 1500 band but only because he randomly resigns a bunch of games to keep his rating down, I've sent feedback but no reply, I guess if they pat it doesn't matter, you're right about the engines, funny there was more playing back then and they could take the hit?
Why am I trolling ghost, he is the one who came at me first and always does, so who is doing the trolling?
Ghost could be toying with you trev you have no idea if he is playing his best against you or not.
Of course our ratings change over the years some go up and some go down and there are always reasons for this. I didn't put him in the 1850-2000 bracket. I said h ...[text shortened]... get a little more active with more competition which is looking like we are having this year.
-VR
I didn't know there was a vote before, I guess now it doesn't matter, clans aren't coming back.
@ghost-of-a-duke saidI'll send you some "Block.VR" software
You think my rating hitting 1801 puts me in the 1800-2000 category when over the last 5 years it has been consistently in the 1700s? - How odd.
And you don't get to tell me what my chess philosophy is and who I like playing. - I'll play anybody, irrespective of rating, and always get something out of the game. In particular, however, I enjoy playing friends who ch ...[text shortened]... hose are my best opportunities to learn. Whether you believe that or not is quite meaningless to me.