Opponent Selector Algorithm Stinks

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asdf234sdf

With my opponent selection settings set to -50 below and any above, I got 18 straight opponents ranked lower than me....most of them in the -40 to -50 point range.  They should alternate between a better opponent and a worse opponent.

Martin_Stahl
asdf234sdf wrote:

With my opponent selection settings set to -50 below and any above, I got 18 straight opponents ranked lower than me....most of them in the -40 to -50 point range.  They should alternate between a better opponent and a worse opponent.

 

The algorithm may have not had members that were higher rated than you seeking games that also had your rating within their range. Most people would rather have a game than spend a long time waiting.

glamdring27

98.8% of players in chess.com are rated lower than you so it's pretty obvious you are far more likely to be paired with one of those than one higher, especially when you set such a small rating range.

Monster_Melons

18 straight opponents is totally gay, but as they are less than 50 below equilibrium, it's not much of a downer.