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Subject: Re: Approximate ELO ratings for beginners/intermediates

Author: José de Jesús García Ruvalcaba

Date: 03:37:01 10/02/02

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On October 02, 2002 at 06:07:20, Stuart Smith wrote:

>I understand from other posts that there are no absolute values for ELO ratings
>regarding skill levels of people, but is it possible to give some indication of
>the ELO range that can be expected for someone of average ability who has just
>started to play chess.
>

In Mexico the initial rating is 1200. It is most likely too high, but most of
the beginners who remain active improve very quickly.

>Similarily, some ELO ranges for different levels of skill/experience would be
>helpful e.g. absolute beginner,

Like 800.

>average club player,

1800.

>good club player etc.
>

2100.

>I have just bought CM9000 and would like some idea of which personality I may be
>capable of having a good game with.
>
>Thanks



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