Show notes
It has been over two years since FIDE implemented major changes to its rating system aimed at combating rating deflation. But are those changes actually working?My guest, Vlad Ghita, joins me to dig into the data. Vlad is a Romanian arbiter, instructor, and chess enthusiast with a master’s degree in physics. In his new e-book, The Rating Revolution, he takes a rigorous, data-driven look at how the global rating system is functioning—and where it may still be falling short.We discuss: What Vlad calls the “participation paradox” Which countries may be the most underrated How age impacts rating expectations Why some players feel stuck despite improving Is the US rating system functioning more effectively than FIDE?As discussed in the episode, many of these issues stem from structural imbalances in the rating pool—something Vlad illustrates through extensive analysis of nearly one million games .In our conversation (and in his book), Vlad not only identifies problems but also proposes thoughtful solutions. As a dedicated coach and adult improver himself, he also shares practical advice for chess improvement.;Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com. Check out their FIDE Candidates Sale here:https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/all/offer/Sign up for Chessable Pro here:https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=proMentioned: Michael Franco/NoseKnowsAll’s free Lichess materials-https://lichess.org/study/by/NoseKnowsAllMentioned: Jeff Sonas, Dr. Mark GlickmanMentioned: Chess Structures, How to Study Chess on Your Own, Chessbook52:00- Thanks to Vlad for coming on the pod and writing an insightful book. Vlad has offered a discount to Perpetual Chess Listeners if you use the code “perpetual” at checkout.https://vladchess.com/rating-revolutionIf you are interested in getting coaching from Vlad, you can reach him via his website:https://vladchess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
