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Member ratings and handicaps


The Pairs ratings are calculated using an Elo-based system taking into account most Pairs events played throughout the year.

The actual rating values do not have any special significance other than giving a relative comparison between members’ recent results. However, they are used to determine members’ handicaps for relevant Pairs events.

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Pairs ratings

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Handicaps

The Pairs ratings are used to determine handicaps for Pairs events. The handicaps are updated at the end of every 2-month period (Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, etc.). The calculation used is: handicap = -7 + (900 - rating)*32/800, rounded to 1 decimal place, and limited to the range -7 to 25.

So, for example, a rating of 300 gives a handicap of +17, and a rating of 800 gives a handicap of -3.