Lower limit of a rating - Chess Forums

alma_eterna

Feb 21, 2008

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#1

Can a rating go below 0?

chessboy2400

Feb 21, 2008

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#2

I do not know the answer to your question, but I would hate to find out.

glassworks

Feb 21, 2008

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#3

I can't imagine it could even be zero, if I had to guess I would say 1 would be the lowest.

One of those limit as it approaches 0 deals.

bgianis

Dec 4, 2008

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#4

What makes you ask this question?

MBickley

Dec 4, 2008

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#5

Theroretically, it might. Practically, no. You would have to lose 99% of the time to somebody that loses 99% of the time the time against an average casual chess player in your family.