There's no longer a waiting period to receive your DUPR rating! Immediately after your first valid match is entered into the system, you will receive a rating reflective of your performance against rated players. This initial rating is just the beginning of your rating journey on DUPR. As you play more matches, your rating may fluctuate. This fluctuation is a normal part of the process as the system begins to understand your skill level better.
Your rating will adjust based on the outcomes of your matches (victories will increase your rating, and losses will cost you points) and will start to stabilize once you are consistently logging matches. When it comes to self-posted matches, the maximum increase or decrease is calculated for each game played in the match. This can lead to an intriguing scenario where your rating may decrease even after a win. That being said, consistently playing above your level will still move your rating up as the algorithm learns your skill level increase.
Impact of Matches with Non-Rated (NR) Players
We strongly encourage rated players to play with new or unrated players to help them begin their DUPR journey. This inclusive approach fosters community growth and helps new players integrate into the rating system. Since the algorithm considers the match history of all participants, matches involving unrated or low-reliability players will have a smaller impact on the rated player’s DUPR - especially if that player has a high reliability score.
When a match involves only NR players, we start with a standard assumption that the level of play is around a 3.5. Following the match, the ratings are adjusted to reflect the performance shown during the match, with winners rated above 3.5 and losers below, to accurately represent the skill levels demonstrated.
All of these decisions ensure that your rating is as accurate and personalized as possible from the start. As you continue to engage in matches, especially against rated players, your rating will become more stable and reflective of your true playing level.
Most concerns regarding people's ratings are resolved once they've logged enough matches. That being said, if you have a concern regarding your rating, please submit a request and we'll do our best to assist you.
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