Chess rating system

Are ratings a measure of strength, or of how one rates against the current roster of players?

It used to be the latter, but lots think today it is the former.

Is how the engine measures it the norm these days?

can I ask when I play some games I have a 500 ish rating and then other games I have a 1200 ish rating.. does the rating depend on the type of game ur playing. like do u have different ratings to different games???

Different kinds of games: blitz, correspondence. regular, etc.

I'm beginner and new on this site. How can I find players who want to play with me ?

Patrickroig, go to "home", click on "ply" and the computer will find opponents for you.  You can also look around the "home" board and choose what format you wish to play.

Thanks a lot !

You are welcome!, but I meant "play", not "ply", but I assume you figured that out.

Yes, thank you !

During registration, they ask for the level of skill, with which your initial rating changes...1800, if you're expert; 1200, if you're intermediate and 800, if you're a beginner.

I also asked about the ratings, but, after almost 200 games and still securely positioned in the 1100-1200 range, I have had an epiphony that I am destined to be a mentor to those rated below 1100.  So, expecpt for the occaisional tourney, I will play only those rated 1100 or below.

What is the op?

The op and #2 have all logged in during the past week, and #3 runs the operation.

The wonder is that I do believe this is my first post to this thread.

My candid opinion is that the rating system is by and large reliable, even here.

But, frankly, I care less and less about my ratings as time goes by.

For many, their main purpose is bragging rights, or worse, a cause too often for gross insults by those who have a higher rating.

Noblesse oblige, of course, applies when ratings are over 2700+.

They just smile modestly.

Thank you.  Everyone must have their bragging rights, if only a smile.  I even have mine, but modesty forbids.  I will do my best for those just beginning their journey.

Mike

My post omitted to answer your question.

I read your What as a Who.

The OP is the Original Poster.

Marvellous to relate, the first three are still extant, and not extinct.

Please do not let me detain you on your journey any further.

Good luck with it.

AQUÍ HACEN TRAMPA LOS MISMOS ORGANIZADORES, JUEGAS CON GENTE QUE TIENE MUCHO NIVEL PERO APARECE 1234 0 POR AHÍ UNA AUTENTICA VERGÜENZA, FUERA, NO VUELVO A PAGAR POR JUGAR, JUEGO LIMPIO CANALLAS

Lo siento mi amigo.  No habla Espanol.  Veya con Dios.

Miguel

is this tread going to end