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“The Elo system only measures differences between players, it has nothing to do with absolute player strength.” But it seems ratings have been deflating lately
by amenghra 4y ago
“The Elo system only measures differences between players, it has nothing to do with absolute player strength.”
But it seems ratings have been deflating lately (https://en.chessbase.com/post/the-elo-ratings-inflation-or-deflation https://en.chessbase.com/post/the-elo-ratings-inflation-or-d... is a fun read), so hitting 2900 would be even more impressive!
- Ekaros 4y agoIs the top end deflating? If deflation comes from young high-variance players does that affect the players at very top? As they might be good enough to consistently beat the young players.
- PNT510 4y agoIt's comparing players of the same rating today vs. the past using the chess engine Stockfish to analyze how well players are a certain ELO performed. For example a player with an ELO score of 2000 today is stronger than a player with an ELO score of 2000 back in the 90's.