A simple question: I lost to a player (by checkmate) rated 90 points higher than I am. I lost four points, he or she gained 27. Next game, I defeated a player rated 90 points less than myself: I gained four points; he or she lost seven. What is the logic of this system? Both were checkmate wins; both games were between players who had regular as opposed to provisional ratings.
Why, I can't help but wonder, did my loss earn my opponent 27 points (incredible!) and my win, with a similar ratinsg differential, earn me only seven? I play for fun, not ratings, but I do appreciate fairness in life and in chess.....
Why, I can't help but wonder, did my loss earn my opponent 27 points (incredible!) and my win, with a similar ratinsg differential, earn me only seven? I play for fun, not ratings, but I do appreciate fairness in life and in chess.....