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The post that was quoted here has been removedThe number of games makes a huge difference. I have played 450 games here in the last 6 months really focusing on improving particular openings. During that time I have played about 10 rated games OTB. I have obtained good results in those games but the lag in the rating calculations means it will take a considerable time for my OTB rating (currently 1875) to catch up. During that time my RHP rating could drop again.
My OTB Rapidplay grade was 2075 2 years ago but dropped to 2000 18 months ago. Only 4 rated games have been played since then.
Originally posted by Fat LadySo if I understand this correctly
They changed the conversion formula a few years ago. It used to be
ELO = 800 + 6*ECF
But now it's
ELO = 1250 + 5*ECF for ECF < 216 and the old formula for ECF >= 216.
I was very pleased because I'd always wanted to be over 2000 ELO, and I only made it for one season (when I was 180 ECF). Now I can clear 2000 with ease at is only 150 ECF.
To t ...[text shortened]... e rude, I don't think either of you are anywhere near that strength based on your RHP games.
ECF 215 = 2325;
ECF 220 = 2120.
:'(
Originally posted by Fat LadyThat puts me at 1695!
They changed the conversion formula a few years ago. It used to be
ELO = 800 + 6*ECF
But now it's
ELO = 1250 + 5*ECF for ECF < 216 and the old formula for ECF >= 216.
I was very pleased because I'd always wanted to be over 2000 ELO, and I only made it for one season (when I was 180 ECF). Now I can clear 2000 with ease at is only 150 ECF.
To t ...[text shortened]... e rude, I don't think either of you are anywhere near that strength based on your RHP games.
With my best win against a 1895 rated player.😲
Originally posted by Fat Ladyyes, probably true 😉
They changed the conversion formula a few years ago. It used to be
ELO = 800 + 6*ECF
But now it's
ELO = 1250 + 5*ECF for ECF < 216 and the old formula for ECF >= 216.
I was very pleased because I'd always wanted to be over 2000 ELO, and I only made it for one season (when I was 180 ECF). Now I can clear 2000 with ease at is only 150 ECF.
To t ...[text shortened]... e rude, I don't think either of you are anywhere near that strength based on your RHP games.
But FIDE does not give the ELO points or titles based on RHP games.
Originally posted by Fat LadyYes that's an interesting point. I know a player who is over 1700 on RHP but around 75 ECF (FIDE 1625 equivalent). The point is that he is much more experienced with correspondence play than OTB having done the former for many years.
There's an absolutely huge variation between over the board rating and RHP rating. I am 173 ECF in OTB play, which is about 2100 ELO. I am a long way from becoming an FM and I doubt very much if I will ever make it. Most FMs I know are at least 200 ECF (2250 ELO).
I know of one English player here who has a RHP rating of more than 2000 but an OTB ECF grade of less than 100! (1750 ELO).
So a high rating in one form of chess matches doesn't necessarily mean a player will have a similarly high rating in another form - although it's possible. I notice similar discrepancies between players who favour rapidplay over slow play OTB i.e. being very good at one but not so good at the other.
Originally posted by MahoutHey, i thought you didn't post in the general forums!!
Yes that's an interesting point. I know a player who is over 1700 on RHP but around 75 ECF (FIDE 1625 equivalent). The point is that he is much more experienced with correspondence play than OTB having done the former for many years.
So a high rating in one form of chess matches doesn't necessarily mean a player will have a similarly high rating in anothe ...[text shortened]... favour rapidplay over slow play OTB i.e. being very good at one but not so good at the other.
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Originally posted by MarinkatombI have beaten players >1650 in less than 16 moves here as well as OTB. Its not the number of moves that matters but the quality of those moves.
I have played a lot of 70 graded players. I beat a player graded 80 ECF in 16 moves last night, he was no where near 1650, not in a million miles!
Sometimes a highly rated player will lose quickly because they try a sharp line.