07 Jul 06
Originally posted by aginisI don't think it matters unless you lose at least 25 points. otherwise the resulting gain of losing the other game first will be less than 1 point. 25 pts means around 225 points difference in rating. so, it's pretty meaningless wether you lose first or not.
it will go down but if you want to minimize your loss, lose the game first then win the other.
07 Jul 06
Originally posted by wormwoodYa you tell 'em!
I don't think it matters unless you lose at least 25 points. otherwise the resulting gain of losing the other game first will be less than 1 point. 25 pts means around 225 points difference in rating. so, it's pretty meaningless wether you lose first or not.
I remember we had another thread about this and we did some number and the difference was about 1 point after 5 games. It depends on the ratings but it's a big risk waiting till your opponents rating rises and then resigning your game.