I think we tend to overvalue ratings in general. What matters is having fun and learning from our mistakes and celebrating our victories.
I think the best point of the rating system is that chess.com positions our challengers in a close range to our skill level, which is probably the best thing for improving and having fair games.
Just enjoy the game -- this time in history is amazing! Even 50 years ago, I couldn't play someone across the world instantly. So it's a great time for the game.
everybody thinks they are bad when compared to an opponent they lost to or to themself
I am not sure what to think at the moment because of the increased popularity.
To give you an idea, 800 is now average. 1200 puts you around the top 10% and 1600 rapid puts you within top 2% of this site.
I doubt the numbers are accurate but let’s assume it is true, I should be anticipating a rush of new up and comers to cherry pick from?
I am not sure what to think at the moment because of the increased popularity.
To give you an idea, 800 is now average. 1200 puts you around the top 10% and 1600 rapid puts you within top 2% of this site.
I doubt the numbers are accurate but let’s assume it is true, I should be anticipating a rush of new up and comers to cherry pick from?
Top 10% on a children's playground does not make you an Olympic athlete.
I used to really struggle to get into the top 15% for rapid, now I am in the top 5%. This is not because I have got a lot better, its because there are now over 21 million players in the rapid pool, and I guess the majority of them are beginners.
"Good" is very subjective, if you enjoy playing who cares what rating you have.
I used to really struggle to get into the top 15% for rapid, now I am in the top 5%. This is not because I have got a lot better, its because there are now over 21 million players in the rapid pool, and I guess the majority of them are beginners.
"Good" is very subjective, if you enjoy playing who cares what rating you have.
This is true. Size of the pool matters and legions of beginners will affect your percentile ranking. In comparison to my top 1/2 of 1% in rapid on this site, my USCF rating only has me at 93. Even this national pool is inundated with weak players. In my state, where most youth events are rated through a regional system rather than USCF, my percentile is barely 88. That lower percentile score is a much better reflection of where I stand among those who care about their chess.
A good chess rating is one that is above mine.
Online ratings are generally 200 points above OTB ratings. (Of course, there are exceptions, but that’s a rough average)
With this logic, 1200-1599 OTB players are considered club players, so 1400-1799 CC players are considered club players. So I’d say >1400 cc is where you start to get good.
I used to really struggle to get into the top 15% for rapid, now I am in the top 5%. This is not because I have got a lot better, its because there are now over 21 million players in the rapid pool, and I guess the majority of them are beginners.
"Good" is very subjective, if you enjoy playing who cares what rating you have.
This is true. Size of the pool matters and legions of beginners will affect your percentile ranking. In comparison to my top 1/2 of 1% in rapid on this site, my USCF rating only has me at 93. Even this national pool is inundated with weak players. In my state, where most youth events are rated through a regional system rather than USCF, my percentile is barely 88. That lower percentile score is a much better reflection of where I stand among those who care about their chess.
Haha, I'm easily the worst at my school's chess club where everyone is 1800+ otb (and it doesn't help that we have an NM and Carissa Yip).....I've only gone twice, but I think they seem to think my level is at least "respectable" 
or maybe they were just being nice lol.
I used to really struggle to get into the top 15% for rapid, now I am in the top 5%. This is not because I have got a lot better, its because there are now over 21 million players in the rapid pool, and I guess the majority of them are beginners.
"Good" is very subjective, if you enjoy playing who cares what rating you have.
This is true. Size of the pool matters and legions of beginners will affect your percentile ranking. In comparison to my top 1/2 of 1% in rapid on this site, my USCF rating only has me at 93. Even this national pool is inundated with weak players. In my state, where most youth events are rated through a regional system rather than USCF, my percentile is barely 88. That lower percentile score is a much better reflection of where I stand among those who care about their chess.
Haha, I'm easily the worst at my school's chess club where everyone is 1800+ otb (and it doesn't help that we have an NM and Carissa Yip).....I've only gone twice, but I think they seem to think my level is at least "respectable" or maybe they were just being nice lol.
You should go consistently. That’s a great learning environment.
I used to really struggle to get into the top 15% for rapid, now I am in the top 5%. This is not because I have got a lot better, its because there are now over 21 million players in the rapid pool, and I guess the majority of them are beginners.
"Good" is very subjective, if you enjoy playing who cares what rating you have.
This is true. Size of the pool matters and legions of beginners will affect your percentile ranking. In comparison to my top 1/2 of 1% in rapid on this site, my USCF rating only has me at 93. Even this national pool is inundated with weak players. In my state, where most youth events are rated through a regional system rather than USCF, my percentile is barely 88. That lower percentile score is a much better reflection of where I stand among those who care about their chess.
Haha, I'm easily the worst at my school's chess club where everyone is 1800+ otb (and it doesn't help that we have an NM and Carissa Yip).....I've only gone twice, but I think they seem to think my level is at least "respectable" or maybe they were just being nice lol.
You should go consistently. That’s a great learning environment.
I want to yeah but there's a bit of an.... issue.....do you mind if I DM you about it?
Thanks for the comment 
Enjoy chess and don't care too much about ratings. I know it's addictive but the most important thing is to love the game. After all , most of us are not professionals and will never be!
Agreed!
a good rating is what feels good to you
@jukt
Don't give up. I believe that you will be a great player someday.
Is 271 decent for someone who has been playing chess for 4 days
at least its not 100 elo