Originally posted by benkoboyThe Elo rating system (named after it's developer Dr. Arpad Elo) is a numerical system in which differences in rating may be converted into scoring or winning probabilities and vice versa. Most competition rating systems are based on Elo's system, today.
what is an ELO?
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Originally posted by mwmillerGreat answer. I think ELO is one of the most common mis-understandings in the chess community.
The Elo rating system (named after it's developer Dr. Arpad Elo) is a numerical system in which differences in rating may be converted into scoring or winning probabilities and vice versa. Most competition rating systems are based on Elo's system, today.
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Glad to see someone get it right 🙂