Typical rating progression pace?

Kraig · 2019-06-12T16:53:20-07:00

Hi All, I know this is a subjective question based on individual effort, ability, dedication, etc - but typically, how long does it take to reach each milestone? Example: <500 (instantly) 500-750 (perhaps after a week or two of understanding some basic chess principles like controlling the center

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Risae95

Jan 27, 2026

#261

For me, it was around 150 elo per time I decided to focus in playing, usually 2 months, then take a long break. I am starting to play again. I just reached 1900. I am aiming to reach 2000 before taking another long break.
ELO / DATE
800 Unknown
900 Unknown
1000 Unknown
1100 2021-01-24
1200 2021-01-28
1300 2022-11-11
1400 2022-11-14
1500 2023-07-01
1600 2024-08-16
1700 2025-05-08
1800 2025-06-09
1900 2026-01-27
Games to advance each 100

1200–1299: 35
1300–1399: 136
1400–1499: 187
1500–1599: 119
1600–1699: 297
1700–1799: 110
1800–1899: 153