09 Oct 09
I know this as probably been asked a thousand times but...
How come my rating has fallen even after winning two games?
How does the rating system work? I cannot fathom all the maths & equations out ( I know I'm thick) can someone explain it to me in plain english please?
Cheers Jay
09 Oct 09
Originally posted by JayDohertyQuality of your opposition.
I know this as probably been asked a thousand times but...
How come my rating has fallen even after winning two games?
How does the rating system work? I cannot fathom all the maths & equations out ( I know I'm thick) can someone explain it to me in plain english please?
Cheers Jay
If you were to play your first 20 games v a 750 player & win all of them then that means your stronger than a 750 player but possible not better than a 1000 player.
The system for provisional ratings therefore takes into account the rating of your opponents.
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10 Oct 09
Originally posted by Mctaytowhat tayto chips means to say is that until you have played 20 rated games your rating is provisional and may go down a little if you play someone with a low rating.
Quality of your opposition.
If you were to play your first 20 games v a 750 player & win all of them then that means your stronger than a 750 player but possible not better than a 1000 player.
The system for provisional ratings therefore takes into account the rating of your opponents.
same goes if you play people with a high rating. you could play 20 games against 2000 players and come out with a better rating than someone who has played and beaten a bunch of 1000 rated people.
after 20 games you'll go up after winning and down after losing.
give it around 40 games and you'll have you're true rating.