Rating Test 2

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Feb 25th 2010 update:
835 users took this test with an average rating of 1407
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This is version 2 of the rating estimator tool that I created for players who’d like to estimate their current rating level.
Version 1 was probably giving too high estimates, I hope this version is more accurate.

Since the only secure method of determining your real rating level is to play rated over the board tournaments on a regular basis, this tool is probably only interesting for players who don’t…But of course everyone is welcome to have a try

How does it work?

This tool consists of 10 positions in which you are asked to find the next move for white.
All you have to do is entering the starting square and ending square
of your prefered move.
Some positions are of a tactical nature, others positional and a few endgames
are present as well.

You will only see one position at a time. When you enter your move for the current
position
you will be taken to the next position. After entering moves for all 10 positions,
you will receive an
estimate of your current rating level and the average rating for all users.

Note: Please enter all moves in lower case - and remember only
to enter the squares!!

Note: No special moves are part of this test, ie. No castling,
no enpassant, no promotion.

Disclaimer

Moves are not checked for validity.
You won’t get any feedback on your solutions to the positions…
This tool can do nothing but give you a very rough estimate on your current
rating level.
The results you get from this test is by no means estimating your chess playing
strength.
It’s important for all players to understand that solving one-move-problems
does not make you a better player.
It’s much more important to be able to play well enough to reach these positions
in the first place!

By doing this test you accept that your results will be part of the statistics
published on my blog, http://www.clausjensen.com

Regard this tool as nothing but good fun and entertainment

I’m ready!

Please click the button below to start the test…(opens in a new window)

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