With the upcoming Ruy Lopez Tournament, I am a little concerned. My rating as of now is 1807, meaning that I will be in the 1801-2000 tournament instead of where I, at least in my mind, rightfully belong: the 1601-1800 one.

No more than a two months ago I was flying around the low 1600s and now my rating has shot over 1800. I know I've progressively gotten better as time has gone by, but never this quickly. The only thing I've changed to match my ratings' change is this technique: if I can't see a decent move, I leave the game waiting for days and days til I see something satisfying. But still, I see my rating too high. I certainly don't feel like an 1800 rated player.
How do you feel about your own rating?

I think I'm overrated  (my status even agrees with me ).   My OTB is in the high 1900's and I used to be in the 2100s, but that was years ago.  I sure don't think I'm playing at a level close to my currect chess.com rating of high 2100's.

My USCF rating totally sucks.

By comparison, my C.c rating is far more respectable.

But neither is as high as they're going to be.

Same with me. I started in July 08, and my rating shot up to like 1750, when I know there is no way I can be that high. haven't yet done any OTB tournaments, but I will be curious to see how a USCF or FIDE rating compares to Chess.com.

Looks to me that Chess.com's rating is higher than what it should be, but then I do not have any solutions to bring to the table to change that (my rating shot up because 2 or 3 high ranked people lost on time against me).

So back to the topic, yes I do feel over-rated

Im on 1830 fide I feel I play for at least the 2000 but I do loose some games to weaker 1700 rated players even winning or drawing against most 2000/1900 players I face, if Iam able to play more classic games I hope to improve soon we can always hope :)

My rating has been affected by spontaneous disconnections. Whether a problem with my isp or something more 'nefarious', it sucks when it happens.

It's good to see not EVERYONE thinks their rating is "too high". That would be rather odd.

My rating is over rated I think at 1750 to 1800 would be more what I expect, rather than 2000, but a numbers of players have lost due to time out, I guess that's why I have this rating.

On the other hand I play to win and will risk, I leave it to the numbers to show my rating.

What's chess? My chess rating seems a bit high considering I don't know what this strange "chess" thing is. Is it an object? A person? An idea? A pile of defecation? Please, do tell! Because I'd like to know whether I am dealing with a human or a pile of defecation here, you know...

=P

P.S. Sorry for ruining this forum with my typical B.S.!

yea i agree. my rating may be 50-100 points too high.  I  am probably a solid 1250.  but what does it really mean anyway?

My rating is ok. But it is not my destination, i have goals to achieve so my current rating is irrelevant to me overall. Continuing to Improve my skills will increase my rating to what I'm truly after.

Mine is in the 1500's. I think it's accurate.

I mainly use it as a guide as to how strong an opponent I "should" be playing. About 150 points +/- seems about right. Hasn't stopped me from letting my aspirations get ahead of my abilities at times though

I've been hovering in the low-to-mid 1400s.  I finished the 1400-1600 "2nd chess.com quick knockouts" 4th of 6 in my group, and I was the lowest rated by quite a bit.  I'm not saying this to brag, but to say don't be intimidated by those rated higher than you!  I'm in the Ruy lopez tournament too, and I haven't studied the ruy very much.  But I'll try my darndest.  The worst that could happen is that you'll slip back down into your "more accurate" rating and you will have learned a thing or two about chess.

You're right. I've already made my decision to play, if my choice, in the 1801+ one. I'm always looking for the challenge and, well, here it is. I aim to be in the middle of the group. We'll see what happens; it's bound to be a great tournament.

my rating just average..i need to improve my game.

the highest in my life playing chess is 1823..but now my rating decreased to 1585..no improvement lately..

but rating just rating..the important things have fun..lol.

mylizana, I'm guessing your peak was in the beginning then.

yes..it was in the beginning..i want to surpass my highest rating in the future..