Historically,

 

I can understand why different rating systems have come into existance.  But why are they still in existance today?

 

Wouldn't it be a good idea to unify them?  Is there any effort underway to do this?

 

Personally I'd be happy with standardisation on FIDE or USCF.  I for one couldn't tell you whether a BCF of 101 was good or not without resorting to some algorythm or other.  I think there's generally more awareness around FIDE and USCF and what those grades mean. 

 

And please, lets NOT start to discuss CHESS.COM ratings and how they compare to the real world - this has been covered in another posting.  I'm talking about OTB ratings in this case.

 

What do you think?

 

 Pretty good idea, it is confusing i am currently rated 1737 USCF but have no idea what that compares to When it comes to BCF ratings.

I agree standardisation is the way to go. Good for players who move to other countries etc.