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The ECF Rating System: The British Approach to Chess Ratings
Explore the English Chess Federation (ECF) rating system, its unique performance-based approach, and its distinct history from Elo.
Glicko-2: Adding Volatility to the Rating Equation
Explore Glicko-2, an enhancement over Glicko-1, by incorporating player volatility for more precise and accurate ratings.
The Glicko Rating System: When Confidence Matters
Explore the Glicko rating system, an Elo enhancement adding Rating Deviation (RD) to measure confidence. Learn its mechanics and implementation with Elote.
Elo Rating System: The Grandfather of Competitive Rankings
Deep dive into the Elo rating system: history, the math behind it (K-factor, expected score), and practical implementation with the Elote Python library.
Elote 1.0.0 Release: Rating Systems Made Simple
Announcing Elote 1.0.0, a Python library that simplifies the implementation of rating systems like Elo, Glicko, and TrueSkill for competitive ranking.
Using Cursor for Open Source Library Maintenance
How AI tools like Cursor simplify open source library maintenance by assisting with code understanding, environment setup, housekeeping, and project standards.