What would be a good rating for a Player who has been playing for one year

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DentonTD

Well, Manav, actually you have the following online ratings on USCF

Regular: 831
Quick: 961
Blitz: 1148
Seems the shorter the time control, the more awesome you are!!

 

bluemoonhaze

I honestly dont understand why 15/5 is not considered reg rating

DentonTD

Peshala, given how many kids too often play 30+whatever, or 25+5, Reg Rated, 
VERY FAST, without using their time, you do have a point. However, those wishing to 
GROW in chess CHOSE to do so by using the time allowed to actually review prospective
moves looking for a better one before playing. Chess.com apparently does not quite 
understand what quality chess is either, as is indicated by their mixing quick G/10,
and G/25+ events into a ??? called rapid. Point is, Peshala, for quality improvement,
playing longer events is simply a necessity. Vital even. 

DentonTD

Aditya, and yet you are awsome now!!!

LSChess

After 1 year I was around 1100

DentonTD

Back in the Jurassic period of my youth, Scholastic chess, and for that matter, game 30 did not
exist. Tournaments were VERY long time controls, catered to mostly adults,. lasting several days.
So my chances to play as a kid, were truly quite limited, and every tournament at least a short 
drive from where I grew up in Fort Worth. 
But, within a very short time, I was I think around 1200. A different time. Perhaps it was 
in a way, easier to "climb" at that time, because there were no novice, or intermediate
sections. You either learned and adjusted quickly, or you endured. Certainly I have heard
the argument that "easier sections" harm more than help, BUT, I do know this as a coach
and organizer- shorter time controls such as G/30, and lower sections do keep more kids
in chess. 

manavdash

Thanks so much, @DentonTD for all the advice and help.

 

advaith01

I think 1200 because then you are starting to get to the next level.

DentonTD

very good point, Advaith!! And you are progressing very, very well yourself.

 

bluemoonhaze

I too we wished i started chess earlier, before I started chess my parents constantly encouraged me to play chess but all i saw just moving pieces then one day i just decided ill try a few online games then day by day i started playing more till I reached this level.

DentonTD

I have coached Four Players who went on to represent the USA in World Youth Competition, 
a few national champions, and more than several Texas State Scholastic or Youth Champions. MOST of these players started between ages 4-7. A few of my "young stars" 
started lessons at age 3. Very generally speaking, the older a student is, generally the 
more resistant they are to change, for the simple reason that regardless of level of success,
some do enjoy a "comfort zone". 

Rahulkanuparthi

I got 1500 in first year

Rahulkanuparthi

It is online not otb though

 

DentonTD

Totally and completely irrelevant, Rahul. This is the utterly ridiculous point that USCF 
EB continues to make-OTB is superior, and the "enlightened way" to play chess. It simply
is not. Period, end of story. Online USCF rated is simply different in several ways, but 
without question, absolutely 100% equal. 

 

bluemoonhaze

Here I am 3 years later still stuck in 1800 sad.png

manavdash

Not a problem @bluemoonhaze, everybody goes through slumps. You just have to keep at it and stay dedicated. I've been facing a small period of disinterest in chess recently however the Candidates tournament has reignited my spark for chess. I look forward to returning to the game and advancing my chess skills.

DentonTD

1600 USCF is outstanding, and far beyond that for a player with only a years experience