can someone explain this?

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Johnkagey

I was under the impression that my chess score reflected my skill to some extent at least,however I am really starting to wonder.

EliTeDavee

Your chess score vaguely reflects your skill.

Ziryab

My rating is substantially below my skill because when I am playing I am always tired or hungry or ignoring a ringing phone or answering it or drunk or angry or ...