What is a provisionally rated player?

zandlopertje was p1200 but seven games later he is 1512, Can somebody tell me how?

Everyone starts at 1200. He's won all his rated games so far, so he's apparently a strong player. Provisional ratings calculations involve the average ratings of opponents so ratings are always unpredictable until 20 rated games are finished.

how many points per game are awarded

Check out Thread 80000

Only applies from the 21st rated game onwards, and not applicable to players rated above 1800.

Originally posted by Kewpie
Check out Thread 80000

Only applies from the 21st rated game onwards, and not applicable to players rated above 1800.