Originally posted by BlackpoolmadExactly. In fact, if you keep playing low ranked players all the time, your rating could start going down. Therefore it's always a good idea to play more difficult opponents.
If you only play low ranked players and keep winning, will you not get as much credit as if you beat a high ranked player?
Originally posted by WildfireThis only holds true when you are provisional. For a full breakdown of the rating system read the FAQ.
Exactly. In fact, if you keep playing low ranked players all the time, your rating could start going down. Therefore it's always a good idea to play more difficult opponents.