October 30th 06, 01:33 AM
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Rip-off of Reinfeld?
Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
"Ed Seedhouse" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:28:38 -0400, "Ange1o DePa1ma"
wrote:
Mathematically, someone who loses all their games
should have a rating of zero, but there may be sound reasons for awarding
some other rating.
No, they should have a rating that predicts such a performance, which
will depend on the rating of their opponents. Losing every game against
a bunch of 2400 players does not imply a rating of zero even if you lose
a thousand in a row. Losing every game against a buch with average
ratings of zero should result in a rating a long way below zero.
Which is why I believe if you go 0-8 at the World Open against an average
opponent rating of 1200, your first published rating will be 800. Someone
who knows the rating system please comment.
OK. My comment is: you are incorrect.
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