I'm at 1491....just played another player at high 700's...I won in 8 moves and received no change in my rating....why should I assume a giant risk by playing a lower rated player when I won't receive any benefit if I win?
Don't play rated games that have that high of a rating disparity. It prevents people boosting their rating by challenging players a lot lower rated all the time.
I'm at 1491....just played another player at high 700's...I won in 8 moves and received no change in my rating....why should I assume a giant risk by playing a lower rated player when I won't receive any benefit if I win?