It is not uncommon for results between opponents to be slightly off what would be predicted by their ratings because of matchup styles. For example, it is entirely possible that given three players A, B, C, with equal strengths and ratings, that A beats B 55%, B beats C 55%, and C beats A 55% (!) For the sake of argument let us assume that all three players are rated 1750 and that A and B decide that they are going to have a match consisting of 100 games. At the end of this match, A's new rating will be approximately 1770 and B's will be approximately 1730. If they play another 100 games, their ratings will not change. So, my point is that while playing the same opponent numerous times may introduce some distortion, the amount of distortion is not significant.
Originally posted by dottewellz00t didn't respond to this, but carried his argument replying to other posts that are easier to argue against. This is "selective replying". There must be a rule against this somewhere. 😕
You quoted the following rule:
5 Manipulating the rating
1. Increasing an ELO-rating (padding or boosting) by losing intentionally is forbidden, and it does not matter if this manipulation is achieved through losing against one's own accounts, friends or acquaintances.
Note "intentionally".
If you simply play a particular player a lot, b ...[text shortened]... rs from the RHP pool, there will be no rating distortion. This is simple maths, it really is.
Originally posted by MathurineI suggest not playing the same opponent that many times.
I know this won't be an RHP record, but I'm playing my 47th game against the same guy. What are other forumites' experiences? Do you play the same opponents, or do you like to spill fresh blood, as it were?
It may be why your game lacks.
Originally posted by GascraftLacks what, exactly??
I suggest not playing the same opponent that many times.
It may be why your game lacks.
With 63.7% wins as white
and
73.1% as black
I didn't think I was doing too badly here on RHP. Clearly I was wrong! Perhaps when you've lost your provisional status we can have a game. Then we'll redefine "lacks."
Mathurine xxx ðŸ˜
EDIT: btw... you know the guy who beat you in this game Game 3486506 ? Well I've just finished wiping the floor with him. If we were horses, I'd get backed and you'd get laid. Lucky you, then...
Originally posted by z00tI don't know what dictionary you're using, but mine defines ad nauseam as "To the point of nausea; to a disgusting or ridiculous degree."
Those who responded in this post should have read the tittle correctly. What does [b]ad nauseam mean? Punishment? I will be standing outside the Old Bailey with a cat-o-nine tails.[/b]
Originally posted by Mad RookTo the point of sickness See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_nauseam Playing the same opponent to the point of sickness is a crime punishable by 40 slashes of a cat-o-nine-tails
I don't know what dictionary you're using, but mine defines ad nauseam as "To the point of nausea; to a disgusting or ridiculous degree."