Elo
Chess 101
Percentage of Chess Players Who Reach 2000 Rating (Chess.com, Lichess, FIDE, USCF)
NM
May 22, 2026
Reaching a 2000 rating is a widely recognized milestone in chess. In most systems, it marks the transition from intermediate...
Chess 101
Is a 2000 Elo Rating in 2026 Actually Weaker Than a 2000 Elo Rating 10 Years Ago?
NM
May 18, 2026
If you spend enough time in chess communities, you will eventually hear someone say this: “Today’s 2000s are not as...
Chess 101
What does the K-factor in chess mean? an easy explanation
XB
December 3, 2025
The K-factor (or development coefficient) is one of the simplest pieces in the mathematics behind chess ratings. In plain language,...
News
Rethinking FIDE’s Elo System: The Vũ Anh Case and the K-Factor Paradox
XB
December 3, 2025
FIDE’s rating system gives young players certain advantages. Under current rules, players under 18 and below 2300 Elo receive a...
Chess 101
Understanding the Elo Rating System in Chess
XB
September 20, 2025
If you’ve ever played chess online or followed professional tournaments, you’ve probably seen those mysterious numbers next to players’ names—something...