Huge Rating Loss for Opponent? - Chess Forums

SamStudiesChess

Nov 28, 2021

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Uh I’m wondering why I gained only 10 points against an opponent 20 rating higher than me while they lost 90 losing to me.

justbefair

Nov 28, 2021

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SamStudiesChess wrote:

Uh I’m wondering why I gained only 10 points against an opponent 20 rating higher than me while they lost 90 losing to me.

Because they are likely a new player and new player ratings adjust more quickly than someone who has played a number of games.

SamStudiesChess

Nov 28, 2021

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#3

But then how did he lose 90 points.

justbefair

Nov 28, 2021

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SamStudiesChess wrote:

But then how did he lose 90 points.

That was only his 3rd game.

You have played 50.

SamStudiesChess

Nov 28, 2021

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#5

Ohhhhh thank you