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Date: 28 Mar 2008 06:32:57
From: Sanny
Subject: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
As few people said FICS gives correct Rating.

I played 3 Games at FICS against Beginner Level, To my amazement
Beginner won all the three games.

It beat three players of Rating 1832 and 1700 and 1500. And Now FICS
rates GetClub Beginner level as 1800+

So all those who used to say Beginner plays less than 1800 Look at
this game. See how Beginner Sacrificed its Knight and Won the game.
The opponent Resigned So I had to stop the game after 32 moves only.

This Game was 15 min Game at FICS.

Game Played between (1832) Rated Player and beginner at GetClub.com

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(1832) Rated Player: (Black)
beginner: (White)
Game Played at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
View Recorded Game: http://www.getclub.com/playgame.php?id=DM18670&game=Chess
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White -- Black
(beginner) -- ( (1832) Rated Player)

1. e2-e4{0} d7-d6{120}
2. d2-d4{0} Ng8-f6{12}
3. Nb1-c3{0} g7-g6{32}
4. Ng1-f3{0} Bf8-g7{14}
5. Bf1-d3{6} Ke8-g8{14}
6. Bc1-e3{6} Nf6-g4{16}
7. Be3-g5{6} h7-h6{30}
8. Bg5-d2{0} Nb8-d7{14}
9. h2-h3{6} Ng4-f6{12}
10. Qd1-c1{10} Kg8-h7{14}
11. Ke1-g1{6} c7-c5{14}
12. e4-e5{16} d6-e5{72}
13. d4-e5{8} Nf6-e8{22}
14. Bd2-f4{6} e7-e6{16}
15. Qc1-d2{14} a7-a6{28}
16. Nc3-e4{6} b7-b6{24}
17. c2-c3{12} Bc8-b7{22}
18. Rf1-d1{0} f7-f5{154}
19. e5-f6{0} Nd7-f6{22}
20. Nf3-g5{6} h6-g5{32}
21. Ne4-g5{8} Kh7-h8{30}
22. f2-f3{0} Qd8-c8{154}
23. Bd3-g6{0} Nf6-d5{14}
24. Ng5-f7{6} Kh8-g8{82}
25. Nf7-h6{0} Bg7-h6{14}
26. Bf4-h6{6} Rf8-f6{16}
27. Qd2-g5{6} Kg8-h8{50}
28. Bg6-e8{8} Rf6-h6{76}
29. Qg5-h6{0} Kh8-g8{14}
30. Qh6-g6{8} Kg8-h8{24}
31. Be8-f7{0}
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(1832) Rated Player: (Black)
beginner: (White)
Game Played at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
View Recorded Game: http://www.getclub.com/playgame.php?id=DM18670&game=Chess

So now I get confidence in saying Beginner plays like 1800+ player.

This Game was 15 min Game at FICS.

Bye
Sanny

Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html




 
Date: 30 Mar 2008 06:45:10
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Positive Response from FICS
Finally something that makes sense. FICS will indeed allow you to
apply for a computer account; if you explain what your purpose is, I
imagine they will grant it and you can get a competitive rating based
on hopefully dozens if not hundreds of games.

I have read that FICS "standard" (slower time control) ratings are a
few hundred points higher than USCF or FIDE ratings but no matter, at
least you'll have a rating that isn't invented.

By the way based on three games and the Glicko rating system, your
1800 is very unreliable. It could be much higher or much lower.


  
Date: 31 Mar 2008 14:18:04
From: Henk van Lingen
Subject: Re: Positive Response from FICS
In <cd1d929e-1193-4b11-b7db-ee841357dd2d@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> writes:

>I have read that FICS "standard" (slower time control) ratings are a
>few hundred points higher than USCF or FIDE ratings but no matter, at
>least you'll have a rating that isn't invented.

Where have you read that? Doing a 'tell SurveyBot ratings FIDE analyse' on
FICS, suggests it's the other way around. At least for FICS ratings under
2100.

cheers,


 
Date: 29 Mar 2008 23:04:30
From: Sanny
Subject: Positive Response from FICS
> They will reply that using a computer is cause for closing your account
> - and they don't care one bit about whether or not *you* think it's a
> good idea, or harmless.

They told me I can use Computer but for that I need to create a
seperate acount. And have given me email address of contact person. I
hope I will be able to get a new account where I can play with
Beginner Level at GetClub against strong players at FICS.

Till now I got rating of 1800+ Lets see if I can get even higher
rating for the Program.

Bye
Sanny

Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html


  
Date: 30 Mar 2008 19:39:21
From: Maple Tree
Subject: Re: Positive Response from FICS

"Sanny" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:f0295dc5-483a-4958-b335-33adf3ef20bc@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> They will reply that using a computer is cause for closing your account
>> - and they don't care one bit about whether or not *you* think it's a
>> good idea, or harmless.
>
> They told me I can use Computer but for that I need to create a
> seperate acount. And have given me email address of contact person. I
> hope I will be able to get a new account where I can play with
> Beginner Level at GetClub against strong players at FICS.
>
> Till now I got rating of 1800+ Lets see if I can get even higher
> rating for the Program.
>
> Bye
> Sanny
>
> Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html

Unlikely, they already have enough bots, try at Playchess.com, you can buy a
bot account there!




 
Date: 29 Mar 2008 02:24:30
From: help bot
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
On 29, 2:52 am, Sanny <[email protected] > wrote:
> On 28, 7:31 pm, Chess Nuggets <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > What handle or userid did you use at FICS?
>
> Someone told FIC people that I use Computer and they closed my
> account.


Surprise. (not!)


> I am guessing who Complained them?? Is it you ?


 
Date: 29 Mar 2008 02:19:41
From: help bot
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
On 29, 1:18 am, Sanny <[email protected] > wrote:

> > Congratulations on winning all three games.
> > (My guess is that those people did not know
> > they were facing a computer, and made
> > crude tactical errors.)
>
> Thanks, I think you should try Normal & Easy Levels instead of
> Beginner Level as Beginner is very weak than you and do not give
> enough competition to you.
>
> Let me see how you beat the Easy & Normal Levels. Leave the Beginner
> Level for New Players. Strong players should take challenge with Easy
> & Normal Levels.


According to the ratings on GetClub, I am
already playing the toughest competition
available: the 1000-rated Beginner level. : >D


> And I am waiting to see someone beat the Master Level. Now no one ever
> tries playing with that level


Maybe the fact that a repetition draw is
scored, not as a draw but as a loss, has
something to do with it. Why give draw
odds against a 400-rated level?


> Play Chess at:http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
>
> Beginner: 5-10 sec / move (Good Level to start)
> Easy: 20-40 sec / move (Very Strong)
> Normal : 1-2 min/ Move (As good as Help Bot)


Help bot is rated 1500+, some *hundreds*
of points higher than the Normal level.


> New Estimates of Rating are.
>
> Beginner: 1800 Rating
> Easy: 2000 Rating
> Normal: 2200 Rating
> Master: 2400 Rating


Hmm... that would make me a nearly-a-GM/
Eat yout heart out, nearly-IMnes!


== help bot




 
Date: 28 Mar 2008 23:52:01
From: Sanny
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
On 28, 7:31=A0pm, Chess Nuggets <[email protected] > wrote:
> What handle or userid did you use at FICS?

Someone told FIC people that I use Computer and they closed my
account. I have replied them that I just want to test 10-12 games only
to know the Rating of GetClub Chess. Lets see what they reply. I don't
think testing Beginner Level will spoil any of their Rating System. As
Beginner will play at same level all the time.

I am guessing who Complained them?? Is it you ?


  
Date: 29 Mar 2008 01:58:44
From: Kenneth Sloan
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
Sanny wrote:
> On 28, 7:31 pm, Chess Nuggets <[email protected]> wrote:
>> What handle or userid did you use at FICS?
>
> Someone told FIC people that I use Computer and they closed my
> account. I have replied them that I just want to test 10-12 games only
> to know the Rating of GetClub Chess. Lets see what they reply. I don't
> think testing Beginner Level will spoil any of their Rating System. As
> Beginner will play at same level all the time.
>
> I am guessing who Complained them?? Is it you ?


 
Date: 28 Mar 2008 22:53:49
From: Sanny
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
> > Easy: 20-40 sec / move (Very Strong)
>
> no way
>
> > Normal : 1-2 min/ Move (As good as Help Bot)
>
> not a chance

Play a game and see for yourself. If your Rating is Less than 1800 You
will not be able to beat the Beginner Level. Yesterday Beginner beat a
1832 Rated Player.

If you are 1900-2000 You can play with Easy Level

If you are 2000-2100 Normal Level will give you tough challenge.

Bye
Sanny


Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html


 
Date: 28 Mar 2008 22:18:01
From: Sanny
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
> =A0Congratulations on winning all three games.
> (My guess is that those people did not know
> they were facing a computer, and made
> crude tactical errors.)
>

Thanks, I think you should try Normal & Easy Levels instead of
Beginner Level as Beginner is very weak than you and do not give
enough competition to you.

Let me see how you beat the Easy & Normal Levels. Leave the Beginner
Level for New Players. Strong players should take challenge with Easy
& Normal Levels.

And I am waiting to see someone beat the Master Level. Now no one ever
tries playing with that level

Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html

Beginner: 5-10 sec / move (Good Level to start)
Easy: 20-40 sec / move (Very Strong)
Normal : 1-2 min/ Move (As good as Help Bot)

New Estimates of Rating are.

Beginner: 1800 Rating
Easy: 2000 Rating
Normal: 2200 Rating
Master: 2400 Rating

Bye
Sanny

Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html







  
Date: 29 Mar 2008 00:30:28
From: Kenneth Sloan
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
Sanny wrote:
>> Congratulations on winning all three games.
>> (My guess is that those people did not know
>> they were facing a computer, and made
>> crude tactical errors.)
>>
>
> Thanks, I think you should try Normal & Easy Levels instead of
> Beginner Level as Beginner is very weak than you and do not give
> enough competition to you.
>
> Let me see how you beat the Easy & Normal Levels. Leave the Beginner
> Level for New Players. Strong players should take challenge with Easy
> & Normal Levels.
>
> And I am waiting to see someone beat the Master Level. Now no one ever
> tries playing with that level
>
> Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
>
> Beginner: 5-10 sec / move (Good Level to start)

nope

> Easy: 20-40 sec / move (Very Strong)

no way

> Normal : 1-2 min/ Move (As good as Help Bot)

not a chance

>
> New Estimates of Rating are.
>
> Beginner: 1800 Rating
> Easy: 2000 Rating
> Normal: 2200 Rating
> Master: 2400 Rating
>

hilarious!



--
Kenneth Sloan [email protected]
Computer and Information Sciences +1-205-932-2213
University of Alabama at Birmingham FAX +1-205-934-5473
Birmingham, AL 35294-1170 http://KennethRSloan.com/


 
Date: 28 Mar 2008 18:16:08
From: help bot
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.

Sanny wrote:

> As few people said FICS gives correct Rating.
>
> I played 3 Games at FICS against Beginner Level, To my amazement
> Beginner won all the three games.
>
> It beat three players of Rating 1832 and 1700 and 1500. And Now FICS
> rates GetClub Beginner level as 1800+
>
> So all those who used to say Beginner plays less than 1800 Look at
> this game. See how Beginner Sacrificed its Knight and Won the game.
> The opponent Resigned So I had to stop the game after 32 moves only.


Sanny, assuming you are allowed to do this,
you should play a lot more than just three
games, if you want a reliable rating.

For instance, the USCF considers a player
to be "provisionally rated" until they have 20
rated games, and such ratings can fluctuate
wildly at first.

If you are really interested in an accurate
rating, you need to play opponents fairly
close to the same strength as your program,
so you win some, and lose some. In sum,
beating the 1500 player tells us very little we
don't already know (although it brings the
game total up by one).

If indeed FICS is reputed to give reliable
ratings comparable to USCF or FIDE, I may
just play a few games there myself, to see
where I stand (against humans).

Congratulations on winning all three games.
(My guess is that those people did not know
they were facing a computer, and made
crude tactical errors.)


-- help bot


 
Date: 28 Mar 2008 07:31:26
From: Chess Nuggets
Subject: Re: Beginner atleast 1850+ Rated acording to FICS games.
What handle or userid did you use at FICS?


On 28, 6:32 am, Sanny <[email protected] > wrote:
> As few people said FICS gives correct Rating.
>
> I played 3 Games at FICS against Beginner Level, To my amazement
> Beginner won all the three games.
>
> It beat three players of Rating 1832 and 1700 and 1500. And Now FICS
> rates GetClub Beginner level as 1800+
>
> So all those who used to say Beginner plays less than 1800 Look at
> this game. See how Beginner Sacrificed its Knight and Won the game.
> The opponent Resigned So I had to stop the game after 32 moves only.
>
> This Game was 15 min Game at FICS.
>
> Game Played between (1832) Rated Player and beginner at GetClub.com
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> (1832) Rated Player: (Black)
> beginner: (White)
> Game Played at:http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
> View Recorded Game:http://www.getclub.com/playgame.php?id=DM18670&game=Chess
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> White -- Black
> (beginner) -- ( (1832) Rated Player)
>
> 1. e2-e4{0} d7-d6{120}
> 2. d2-d4{0} Ng8-f6{12}
> 3. Nb1-c3{0} g7-g6{32}
> 4. Ng1-f3{0} Bf8-g7{14}
> 5. Bf1-d3{6} Ke8-g8{14}
> 6. Bc1-e3{6} Nf6-g4{16}
> 7. Be3-g5{6} h7-h6{30}
> 8. Bg5-d2{0} Nb8-d7{14}
> 9. h2-h3{6} Ng4-f6{12}
> 10. Qd1-c1{10} Kg8-h7{14}
> 11. Ke1-g1{6} c7-c5{14}
> 12. e4-e5{16} d6-e5{72}
> 13. d4-e5{8} Nf6-e8{22}
> 14. Bd2-f4{6} e7-e6{16}
> 15. Qc1-d2{14} a7-a6{28}
> 16. Nc3-e4{6} b7-b6{24}
> 17. c2-c3{12} Bc8-b7{22}
> 18. Rf1-d1{0} f7-f5{154}
> 19. e5-f6{0} Nd7-f6{22}
> 20. Nf3-g5{6} h6-g5{32}
> 21. Ne4-g5{8} Kh7-h8{30}
> 22. f2-f3{0} Qd8-c8{154}
> 23. Bd3-g6{0} Nf6-d5{14}
> 24. Ng5-f7{6} Kh8-g8{82}
> 25. Nf7-h6{0} Bg7-h6{14}
> 26. Bf4-h6{6} Rf8-f6{16}
> 27. Qd2-g5{6} Kg8-h8{50}
> 28. Bg6-e8{8} Rf6-h6{76}
> 29. Qg5-h6{0} Kh8-g8{14}
> 30. Qh6-g6{8} Kg8-h8{24}
> 31. Be8-f7{0}
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> (1832) Rated Player: (Black)
> beginner: (White)
> Game Played at:http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
> View Recorded Game:http://www.getclub.com/playgame.php?id=DM18670&game=Chess
>
> So now I get confidence in saying Beginner plays like 1800+ player.
>
> This Game was 15 min Game at FICS.
>
> Bye
> Sanny
>
> Play Chess at:http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html