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Re:Chess Tournament Games and Elo Ratings (2014) by stevage on Sunday June 04, 2023 @07:59PM (#36190729)
The data are interesting. But almost all of his conclusions and commentaries are pretty dubious.

For instance:

> Therefore, it's in your best interest to play against others around or above your current Elo rating.

No, that doesn't follow. There are certainly valid strategies in constantly beating people rated much worse.

Re:Chess Tournament Games and Elo Ratings (2014) by mtlmtlmtlmtl on Monday June 05, 2023 @10:47AM (#36196898)
Not if you want to become a stronger player.