There is a relationship, but it is probably inflated by at least 100-300 points, IMO....
SOme of it depends on your memory, the better your memory probably the better you will do at TT but not necessarily in OTB games on a 1:1 with TT
A closer approximation (to FIDE or USCF etc) may be the Live standard or 45/45 rating
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I think TT is a good indication if your playing strength especially if its backed up with a good standard (not blitz) tactics rating elsewhere...like on Chess Tempo. But its all about being honest with yourself when it comes to using the TT. I see many people cheat on the TT by exploiting its loopholes. And that is just silly.
How so are people cheating with TT ?
/\ ppl do that?
Loop holes?
Actually the ratings of each problem go up or down as people do the problems. If a high rated player gets a problem wrong, that problem will rise in rating. If a low rated player gets a problem correct, that problem will fall in rating. The rationgs of the problems come to a "pretty good" estimation of stronger/weaker problems this way. A problem rated at 1100 with thousands of attempts *SHOULD* be much easier than a problem rated at 1700-1800 ...if that problem has had a sufficient number of attempts. Yes there are more advanced/better rating systems....But I wont bore you with math...suffice it to say this rating system does the job and should 'stratify' the problems sufficietly, unless you are REALLY strong (maybe over 2000/2200 in TT?)
What is the relationship between TT and live/OTB chess skill? If you, for example, have 1600 in TT is that a good indication, roughly, of your playing strength?
Also, how do problem ratings change?
Thanks in advance eh.