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The Importance of Chess Databases and Ratings
41:17 - 49:18 (08:01)
Chess databases are a crucial tool for players to research and prepare for opponents, as well as analyze and learn from games played by past masters. Players also strive to attain certain rating levels to become titled players, such as International Master or Grandmaster.
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41:17 - 42:21 (01:03)
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ChapterThe Importance of Chess Databases and Ratings
Episode#449: Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In chess, every player has a rating and title based on their performance against other rated players.
42:21 - 46:39 (04:18)
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In chess, every player has a rating and title based on their performance against other rated players. The ranking system was invented by Arpada Elo, a Hungarian mathematician, and the process for progressing upwards through the ranks involves beating players at the next level or dominating your current level.
ChapterThe Importance of Chess Databases and Ratings
Episode#449: Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Chess databases are crucial in researching and preparing for games with the world's top players.
46:40 - 49:18 (02:38)
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Chess databases are crucial in researching and preparing for games with the world's top players. With millions of games spanning centuries, players can analyze opponents' preferred moves and study the psychology of their play styles in order to gain an advantage.