How can I expect my rating to move from a Match?/Can my rating go down if I win?

Your DUPR rating is designed to accurately reflect your playing ability and adjusts dynamically with each match you play. When you first start recording matches or return after a long break, you might notice significant changes in your rating. This is because the system is in a calibration phase, adjusting to align with your current skill level.

For players who regularly log matches, the influence of each individual match on your rating becomes less pronounced. As the system gathers more data about your performance, the movement from each match played lessens, resulting in a more stable and accurate rating over time.

The extent to which your rating changes after a match depends on various factors. Matches against opponents with well-established and reliable ratings can affect your rating differently than matches against newer or less consistent players. Moreover, the nature of the match—whether it's a casual game or a competitive event like a club match or tournament—also plays a role in how your rating adjusts.

Rating adjustments are proportional to the amount of new information the system gains about your playing ability. This approach allows new players to quickly achieve a rating that reflects their true skill level, while providing stability for established players who have logged numerous matches.

For a more detailed explanation of how your rating is expected to move, we encourage you to read the "Match Count" section of our blog post. This section provides valuable insights into the factors influencing rating changes and helps you understand the overall rating process better.

Rating decrease after a win

No, your rating will not decrease if you win. You will receive a rating increase for each victory. However, the extent of this increase is influenced by various factors, including your win probability, the reliability of all players involved, the score, the result type, and more.

Note: Self-posted matches are evaluated on a per-game basis rather than per-match and can result in a net loss even though you win. Therefore, it is possible to experience a net loss in your rating despite winning more games in a self-posted match. This specific evaluation method applies only to self-posted matches, underscoring the importance of consistent performance across all games to achieve a positive rating outcome.