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What WASwas the justification for calculations of FIDE unrated player having different rules depending on tournament type?

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What isWAS the justification for calculations of FIDE unrated player having different rules depending on tournament type?

From the FIDE handbook

8.22 If he scores 50%, then Ru = Ra

8.23 If he scores more than 50%, then Ru = Ra + 20 for each half point scored over 50%

8.22 If he scores less than 50% in a Swiss or team tournament: Ru = Ra + dp

8.25 If he scores less than 50% in a round-robin: Ru = Ra + dp x n/(n+1).

What's the justification for rating calculation rules for unrated players being different between round-robin and Swiss tournaments.

See also What is the justification for the calculations of FIDE previously unrated player not being balanced?

As of March 1, 2024 the FIDE initial rating calculations are now defined in a consistent way.

What is the justification for calculations of FIDE unrated player having different rules depending on tournament type?

From the FIDE handbook

8.22 If he scores 50%, then Ru = Ra

8.23 If he scores more than 50%, then Ru = Ra + 20 for each half point scored over 50%

8.22 If he scores less than 50% in a Swiss or team tournament: Ru = Ra + dp

8.25 If he scores less than 50% in a round-robin: Ru = Ra + dp x n/(n+1).

What's the justification for rating calculation rules for unrated players being different between round-robin and Swiss tournaments.

See also What is the justification for the calculations of FIDE previously unrated player not being balanced?

What WAS the justification for calculations of FIDE unrated player having different rules depending on tournament type?

From the FIDE handbook

8.22 If he scores 50%, then Ru = Ra

8.23 If he scores more than 50%, then Ru = Ra + 20 for each half point scored over 50%

8.22 If he scores less than 50% in a Swiss or team tournament: Ru = Ra + dp

8.25 If he scores less than 50% in a round-robin: Ru = Ra + dp x n/(n+1).

What's the justification for rating calculation rules for unrated players being different between round-robin and Swiss tournaments.

See also What is the justification for the calculations of FIDE previously unrated player not being balanced?

As of March 1, 2024 the FIDE initial rating calculations are now defined in a consistent way.

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Ian Ringrose
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What is the justification for calculations of FIDE unrated player having different rules depending on tournament type?

From the FIDE handbook

8.22 If he scores 50%, then Ru = Ra

8.23 If he scores more than 50%, then Ru = Ra + 20 for each half point scored over 50%

8.22 If he scores less than 50% in a Swiss or team tournament: Ru = Ra + dp

8.25 If he scores less than 50% in a round-robin: Ru = Ra + dp x n/(n+1).

What's the justification for rating calculation rules for unrated players being different between round-robin and Swiss tournaments.

See also What is the justification for the calculations of FIDE previously unrated player not being balanced?