Author: Will Singleton
Date: 13:50:30 05/08/99
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On May 08, 1999 at 13:08:20, James B. Shearer wrote: >On May 07, 1999 at 01:29:41, Will Singleton wrote: > > <deletia> >> >>How the h*** did you get to 2460 blitz? By not playing me? :)) >> >>Will > > Ok, the question is how can you get an ICC 2460 blitz rating without >actually being any good. In my case by specializing in beating strong computer >opponents (especially crafty clones) occasionally. At slow bullet, fast blitz >time controls (2 1, 2 2, 0 4 or 0 5) I can beat a strong crafty clone 5-10% of >the time. This corresponds to a rating delta of 400-500. So if I consistently >play 2900+ crafty clones it is not surprising for my rating to be in the 2400s. > You might note my max rating is not too much better than 2460 and that >my average rating is no doubt well under 2400. This is because there are some >problems with the above strategy. The primary one is that 2900+ computer >opponents are often reluctant to play rated games against much weaker opponents. >So sometimes I have to play 2700 level crafty clones instead. This makes almost >no difference as far as my win probability goes so my expected rating goes down >considerably. Playing u2600 club members and other weaker computer opponents >also tends to hurt ratings wise. My win probability does not increase >sufficiently to prevent ratings damage. For example against Amateur my win >probability seems to be about 35% corresponding a 100 point rating delta. Since >Amateur's rating seems to average about 2400 this would make my expected rating >playing Amateur around 2300. So if I played Amateur too much my rating would >suffer. > James B. Shearer >PS: I also find the 4 game in a row limit for Amateur annoying. Just protecting you, James, so your rating doesn't suffer too much. <g> Actually, i put the limit on awhile back, to limit the effects of cheating. If you want, though, I'll put you on the special "no-limit" list. Will
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