I'm totally confused by this rating system! I was rated at 1326, had 2 draws (one ranked above me, one below). I then lost two games (both against guys rated about 200 above me) and dropped down to 1311. Fair enough.
I then had my 2 biggest wins to date, against 1502 and 1410 rated players. My rating stayed at 1311!! What's that about? Surely those 2 victories would suggest I jump up the ranks a bit at least!?
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@QConitnuum - your big wins were "unrated" games, so your rating will not change.
THAT SUCKS!!! I didn't know anything about that. Ah well, you live and learn. I only want rating games in future.
Thanks for letting me know PeanutMonster
Hi, I just joined, literally five minutes ago. Don't go on my profile because you'll think I'm a loser for not having any friends yet, but, like I said, I just joined, so don't judge a book by its cover.
Well, for one thing, we're all real chess players. And, so what? Even if you're one of the extraordinary pro players, that doesn't mean you want to compete, so maybe people with an average of 2000 just do it for fun without showing it off at meets.
Well, for one thing, we're all real chess players. And, so what? Even if you're one of the extraordinary pro players, that doesn't mean you want to compete, so maybe people with an average of 2000 just do it for fun without showing it off at meets.
How did you come up with that ? and here....
I just thought that people should do things out of curiosity and for fun, instead of showing off whatever mad skills they may have.
I kind of just joined, and I was wondering how the program works. How do you play a game? Is it the little chess board in the comment box?
You just kind of joined, didn't bother to play any chess, but instead made beeline straight for the forums?
Do not take ratings too seriously. If you worry about your opponent's rating before hand, you will be at a psychological disadvantage.
It's best to just play without worry. This whole rating thing is a turn off to many prospective chess players.
dang I can't believe how many comments this forum has
Yeah! :o
Yes, I agree don't worry about the ratings too much. I find my rating goes up and down a lot (low 1400's to mid 1500's). But to me, the games with the 1400 rated players are not any easier at all! Lower than that 1400, yes, higher than 1600, yes, but in my range, all players seem about the same strength - the 1400 players seem as strong to me as the 1500 players. So the point I'm making is not to be too concerned about your opponents rating - if it's within a 100 points or so, you're near equal. That's my impression anyway.
Meh, I don't worry too much either. I struggle against anyone between 1350-1450 and see very little difference between them. I actually got beaten by a 1150 rated player earlier today - it's awful 
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black to move, can you find strongest move?
nice winning combination I must say
unfortunately I missed it completely during a game
in the end I lost this game playing black, can you believe?
But my rating very very slowly is going up, 1856 after last game (above).
Bxf3 looks good - do I get a cigar 
I play rating games with Deep Fritz 13. My rating is above 1850 and computer's exactly 1868.
I'm quite strong player as for complete amateur, but now I started to lose more often than win. My weakest point... debuts. I guess, you can't achieve 1900 level without that knowledge.