1. Subscribersonhouse
    Fast and Curious
    slatington, pa, usa
    Joined
    28 Dec '04
    Moves
    53223
    04 Nov '12 01:06
    I was rooting for him! Congratulations David.
  2. Standard memberthaughbaer
    Duckfinder General
    223b Baker Street
    Joined
    25 Apr '06
    Moves
    33101
    04 Nov '12 10:51
    Originally posted by sonhouse
    I was rooting for him! Congratulations David.
    This is interesting because it's been said in the past that you can't reach 2400 without quacking. Methinks the goalposts have just been moved.
  3. Account suspended
    Joined
    26 Aug '07
    Moves
    38239
    04 Nov '12 11:19
    Originally posted by sonhouse
    I was rooting for him! Congratulations David.
    what about me, I've broke into the top one thousand, position 926 😏
  4. Joined
    24 May '08
    Moves
    717
    04 Nov '12 13:08
    Originally posted by thaughbaer
    This is interesting because it's been said in the past that you can't reach 2400 without quacking. Methinks the goalposts have just been moved.
    Hmmm.
    Let's hope that's the case.
  5. SubscriberPaul Leggett
    Chess Librarian
    The Stacks
    Joined
    21 Aug '09
    Moves
    113497
    04 Nov '12 13:41
    Originally posted by thaughbaer
    This is interesting because it's been said in the past that you can't reach 2400 without quacking. Methinks the goalposts have just been moved.
    I have wondered about that myself. I have 4 "real world" friends who also play on the site, and all 5 of us have seen our ratings increase, for no "real" reason.
    I have suspected ratings inflation, but it's just a hunch.
  6. Joined
    26 May '02
    Moves
    72546
    04 Nov '12 14:33
    Originally posted by sonhouse
    I was rooting for him! Congratulations David.
    Thanks. Although I probably won't be able to remain above 2400 for long.
  7. Joined
    26 May '02
    Moves
    72546
    04 Nov '12 15:01
    Originally posted by Paul Leggett
    I have wondered about that myself. I have 4 "real world" friends who also play on the site, and all 5 of us have seen our ratings increase, for no "real" reason.
    I have suspected ratings inflation, but it's just a hunch.
    Yes, there's definitely a degree of ratings inflation. For instance, a few years ago there were only a few dozen players above 2100 on the site. Now there are about 150.

    Going back further, there used to be hardly anyone above 2200 and now there are many players.
  8. Standard memberMarinkatomb
    wotagr8game
    tbc
    Joined
    18 Feb '04
    Moves
    61941
    04 Nov '12 16:04
    Originally posted by David Tebb
    Yes, there's definitely a degree of ratings inflation. For instance, a few years ago there were only a few dozen players above 2100 on the site. Now there are about 150.

    Going back further, there used to be hardly anyone above 2200 and now there are many players.
    I think this is inherent in the elo calculations. Rating inflation has happened in real world Fide ratings, when you consider the number of games you play online compared to the number of real world games per year, it's no wonder that internet ratings inflate quicker than real World. The top players on ICC or Playchess are all over 3000. What the numbers are isn't really important, it's the order..
  9. Joined
    08 Apr '09
    Moves
    19493
    05 Nov '12 10:53
    In addition, players come and go. Every time-out resulting from inactive players donates rating points to the remaining active players. Since players are removed after x days of inactivity, the average rating of active players goes up.
  10. Standard memberRJHinds
    The Near Genius
    Fort Gordon
    Joined
    24 Jan '11
    Moves
    13644
    05 Nov '12 12:10
    Originally posted by David Tebb
    Thanks. Although I probably won't be able to remain above 2400 for long.
    Your best chance is to avoid playing any of the top 20.
  11. Subscriberroma45
    st johnstone
    Joined
    14 Nov '09
    Moves
    416041
    05 Nov '12 21:11
    Originally posted by RJHinds
    Your best chance is to avoid playing any of the top 20.
    now there is six 2400+ players
  12. Joined
    15 Jun '06
    Moves
    16334
    05 Nov '12 21:16
    I don't think the inflation is evenly spread either. It seems much more apparent the higher the rating group.

    ie 1200 is closer to the same skill level as it was a few years ago but 2100 is much weaker than 2100 was a few years ago.
  13. Subscribersonhouse
    Fast and Curious
    slatington, pa, usa
    Joined
    28 Dec '04
    Moves
    53223
    05 Nov '12 21:52
    Originally posted by tomtom232
    I don't think the inflation is evenly spread either. It seems much more apparent the higher the rating group.

    ie 1200 is closer to the same skill level as it was a few years ago but 2100 is much weaker than 2100 was a few years ago.
    I'm still fighting to stay in the 16's like I was 7 years ago🙂
  14. São Paulo, Brazil
    Joined
    28 Oct '08
    Moves
    12076
    06 Nov '12 03:14
    Originally posted by tomtom232
    I don't think the inflation is evenly spread either. It seems much more apparent the higher the rating group.

    ie 1200 is closer to the same skill level as it was a few years ago but 2100 is much weaker than 2100 was a few years ago.
    I'm one of the new 2100 guys and I approve that statement. 😛
  15. Standard memberRJHinds
    The Near Genius
    Fort Gordon
    Joined
    24 Jan '11
    Moves
    13644
    06 Nov '12 07:00
    Originally posted by sonhouse
    I'm still fighting to stay in the 16's like I was 7 years ago🙂
    That is because you are doing the same old things you did 7 years ago. Some of the old dogs can't learn new tricks. You should listen to me and you would do better on RHP. I am proof of it.
Back to Top

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.I Agree