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how are the scores calculated on chess.com?

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buk_lau1

Hi all, 

Just like to know how scores are calculated? for instance when i win i get about +4 but when i loose its -13 ?! what are the factors involved when giving or taking points? 

Thanks!

finity

Please see our FAQ which includes relevant links for further details about our rating system:  http://support.chess.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/16/0/how-do-ratings-work

:)

buk_lau1

thanks! answers my question