What are the odds of randomly playing the same person twice?
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Jul 29, 2025
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#42
I was playing Chess960 once, and kept getting the same person over and over again, who was a much higher-rated than I was, apparently because they were the only person online. I eventually stopped, because I just wanted to play someone else.
Jul 29, 2025
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#43
I once played bughouse with the same opponent 5 times and we were actually pretty well matched so it was really fun
Jul 29, 2025
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#45
| Rating Level | Estimated Chance of Repeat Opponent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| <1000 | ~0.1% | Huge player pool, very rare repeats |
| 1000–1500 | ~0.5% | Still uncommon unless playing niche formats |
| 1500–1800 | ~1–2% | More likely, especially in blitz/bullet |
| 1800+ | ~5–10% | Smaller pool, frequent rematches |
| 2200+ | 10%+ |
High chance of repeats, especially during off-peak hours |
I’m 700 I’ve played someone twice.