Formula for computing rankings?

[Patrick9173]

Are rank changes in the program based on an international standard formula that I can look up? For instance, is getting dumped off the server while winning the same as losing outright? (On a side note, how do you know if your opponent 'forced' a win other than a rank change?) Sorry if this is covered in the manual. I'm not good enough to be too concerned about it, just curious really.

[Patrick9173]

Are rank changes in the program based on an international standard formula that I can look up? For instance, is getting dumped off the server while winning the same as losing outright? (On a side note, how do you know if your opponent 'forced' a win other than a rank change?) Sorry if this is covered in the manual. I'm not good enough to be too concerned about it, just curious really.

[E.Thang]

I'm not sure how Chessmaster does there ratings, but you can find the USCF formula in the official 5th edition handbook. Math isn't my greatest subject, it's a little over my head...ok, a lot!