So another question/thread about Fargo. I know this is sort of based off of the Elo rating system in chess or what not, but my understanding is that the average chess ratings have been climbing the past few decades. Now this can be the result of an actual better population of players due to better instructors/training or better computer training programs, or etc. However, some people tend to argue though that the ratings are actually artificially high and that may be due to flaws in the system itself. Rating inflation I think is what it's called.
I have noticed that the number of 800 level players has significantly increased within the past few years. I remember there being only 10 or so players at 800+. Today I think that number is hovering around 20 players. Even the lowest rating at the top 100 players list is at a minimum 760 when I believe it was around 740/750 a few years ago. More glaring would be the US top 100 players list that just 3 years ago had the player listed at #100 at around 700. Today that number is at a minimum 710. This change might not seem like much, but if this type of trend continues the lowest rating maybe at 730 in a few years. This is not necessarily a bad thing and it's possible that the skill level has risen, but is it real?
Looking for Mike Page or anyone with this experience to chime in. I'm actually interested to see if rating inflation has been addressed in the FargoRate system and not trying to start any fires. Thanks
I have noticed that the number of 800 level players has significantly increased within the past few years. I remember there being only 10 or so players at 800+. Today I think that number is hovering around 20 players. Even the lowest rating at the top 100 players list is at a minimum 760 when I believe it was around 740/750 a few years ago. More glaring would be the US top 100 players list that just 3 years ago had the player listed at #100 at around 700. Today that number is at a minimum 710. This change might not seem like much, but if this type of trend continues the lowest rating maybe at 730 in a few years. This is not necessarily a bad thing and it's possible that the skill level has risen, but is it real?
Looking for Mike Page or anyone with this experience to chime in. I'm actually interested to see if rating inflation has been addressed in the FargoRate system and not trying to start any fires. Thanks