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I play on a couple of chess sites, with my rating on here being 1441 at present but 1548 at present on the other site.
I know there are bound to be many variables which would account for the difference but how accurate are these ratings, and how would they compare to OTB elo
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by rob39they're as accurate as comparing them to a BCF/ECF grade.
I play on a couple of chess sites, with my rating on here being 1441 at present but 1548 at present on the other site.
I know there are bound to be many variables which would account for the difference but how accurate are these ratings, and how would they compare to OTB elo
that is, any similarity is purely coincidental.
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Originally posted by MontyMooseLOL,
There is a proven formula to compare ELO and RHP rating. It has been shown to apply to 1000's of players at this site:
Subs: RHP rating + 500 = ELO rating
Non subs: RHP rating - 500 = ELO rating
If this is a joke, it's funny. 🙂
Otherwise, I'm missing the point. 🙁
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Originally posted by mikelomI've got an idea what he meant. 🙂
Monty is deadly serious. You've been here since 2009, so you should know what he meant?? 😲
Haven't you befriended the mods yet? 🙁
-m. 😉
I've considered several times to sign up, so that I could take part in tournaments and ladders. But I'm afraid to start too many games. It's already taking more than enough time right now. All respects for those that have signed up!
On topic: Comparing ratings from different sources is useless. One of many reasons: they are very fluctuating.
22 Dec 11
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Originally posted by rob39I have seen this subject discussed a lot. Indeed, last year I asked similar questions in the forum.
I play on a couple of chess sites, with my rating on here being 1441 at present but 1548 at present on the other site.
I know there are bound to be many variables which would account for the difference but how accurate are these ratings, and how would they compare to OTB elo
I think it depends at least in part on how religiously and extensively you use in RHP CC a games database for opening play, and to some extend the analysis board. Of course, there is the complicating issue of opponents also using those capablities in RHP (or CC).
Anyway, a super reliance on a games database (as I do) could prop your rating in RHP (or CC) play, and without such a security blanket in OTB could hurt your OTB rating in comparison, especially if you know little about openings.
With that said, these are just ramblings and I don't know.