Calculating rating

Brand new here, loving this site...

How is a rating calculated?
Is there an equation that is used that takes both players ratings into
account?
I beat a 1400 something today and my rating only went up like 15
points...

Thanks
Josh

Ratings are discussed here, under the help section of the web site:

http://www.redhotpawn.com/help/popuphelp.php?section=faq#8

maximum change per game is 16 points, I do believe.

no, in the range up to 2000, there are 32 points at stake per game. If
the starting rate of the players is equal, then it is 16 winning and 16
loosing. But if you are , for instance, 100 behind to start, your win
brings you 20 points, a loss costs you only 12. A draw gives you 4
points. And the reverse for the opponent.

A few more:

50 difference: win +18, loss -14, draw +2
200 difference: win + 24, loss -8 , draw + 8
300 difference: win +27 , loss -5, draw + 11
etc...

If someone wants the spreadsheet (Excell) to calculate it, just give
your email address.

Sin.

I'd like to have a copy of that spreadsheet, sintubin. My address is
mwmiller@tctwest.net
Thanks!

regards, Marc

Hi Sin, sorry to be a complete anal spelling fiend, and I realise that
English is not your first language, but 'losing' is only ever spelled with
one 'o', as in 'lose' also - I noticed you tend to spell it with two in a
number of posts, so I thought I'd let you know...

Joe
The Critic (!!!! - God, that name's becoming appropriate!!)

OK Joe, you win, I loose errrr lose. Thanks. Sin.

As I say, completely anal of me, but then again RHP takes allsorts
right!?

even me 🙂

Hi, I saw that you have a spreadsheet, could you send it to me.
Thanks in advance

I'll make sure you get it.

ps. congratulations for crossing the 1800 line.

Gilbert

Thanks
When I return at 14 July ( vacations ), I will send an invitation to you
and Lioness ( both great figures in this site and also Schliemann ).
Thanks from all the anonimous chess players in this site for your
interess in this "gentlemans and ladies" games
"Gens Una Sumus"

very kind words, Fernando.I look forward to your invitation. Gilbert.

You are welcome Fernando, It is always a pleasure to work with such
fine people. (looking forward for your invitation).
Lioness