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Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 249- Dr. Mark Glickman
01:30:39
Publish Date:
2021/10/26
Perpetual Chess Podcast
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How did Mark become interested in chess ratings?
The funny story of developing a rating model for Tinder
Why have ratings been such a boon for the popularity of chess?
What does Mark think of IM Ken Regan’s concept of Intrinsic Rating?
Does Mark think the FIDE and USCF rating systems are working?
What is the history of Mark’s “Glicko system” and where does the name come from?
How do we know if rating gains reflect a gain in strength rather than just that they were underrated to begin with?
What could FIDE and US Chess learn from the advances in rating systems that have been made by online video game sites?
Has Mark had any conversations with FIDE about implementing changes to the rating system?
Why does the ELO rating system have a deflationary tendency, and what are some potential fixes?
Mark reflects on his own competitive chess career and shares study tips
Are there any lessons to be derived for chess from the sports analytics revolution?
Could Mark envision a universal rating system across live and online sites?
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