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Topic: Two Eras of Chess
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ketchuploverUnited States flag
1. without ratings
2. with ratings



CorvidaeEngland flag
3. ratings achieved honestly
4. ratings gained by cheating

Odie_SpudUnited States flag
"Before Prof. Elo stamped numbers on our foreheads, people played to win tournaments or place as high as they could in the standings or simply win as many games they could. Forget ratings. Play to win and let others figure out how good you are." – Leon Poliakoff (US Master during the 1950’s)



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