Player Rating System
Understanding how individual player ratings are calculated
How Player Rating Works
FCPitch uses an ELO-based rating system for 1v1 matches. Your rating updates after each match based on the result and your opponent's strength.
📊 Skill Rating
Your main rating that reflects your overall skill level. Starting rating: 1000
🎯 Season Rating
Seasonal rating that determines club assignment for the next season
Rating System Types
⭐ Skill Rating (Main Rating)
Your main rating that reflects your overall skill level in 1v1 matches.
How it works:
- • Starting rating: 1000 points
- • Updates: After each match
- • System: ELO-based system
- • Factors: Match result and opponent's rating
Beating a stronger opponent:
You gain more points if you beat a player with a higher rating
Losing to a weaker opponent:
You lose more points if you lose to a player with a lower rating
📅 Season Rating (Seasonal Rating)
Rating calculated for the entire season that determines club assignment for the next season.
How it works:
- • Calculation: Based on all matches in the season
- • Factors: Takes into account your club's rating and opponents
- • Assignment: Higher Season Rating = better club next season
- • Balance: System accounts for club strength for fairness
💡 Important: Season Rating considers not only wins/losses but also your club's strength. This ensures fair conditions for all players regardless of assigned club.
How Rating Changes
Rating updates after each match based on the result and rating difference with your opponent.
✅ Win
You gain points. The higher your opponent's rating, the more points you gain.
⚖️ Draw
Rating changes minimally, depending on opponent's rating.
❌ Loss
You lose points. The lower your opponent's rating, the more points you lose.
💡 Example: If your rating is 1200 and your opponent's is 1000, and you win - you'll gain fewer points than if you beat an opponent with a 1400 rating. This ensures system fairness.
Tips for Improving Your Player Rating
🎮 Game Tips
- • Play regularly - more matches mean more accurate rating
- • Study opponent's playstyle before matches
- • Practice in 1v1 matches to improve skills
- • Analyze your matches and learn from mistakes
- • Use your club's strengths effectively
📈 Improving Rating
- • Beat players with higher ratings
- • Participate in tournaments for experience
- • Play consistently throughout the season
- • Monitor your Season Rating for better club
- • Don't give up - even losses provide experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my rating low even though I play well?
A: Rating depends not only on your play but also on opponent strength. Beating weaker opponents gives fewer points. Try to beat players with higher ratings.
Q: How often does my rating update?
A: Rating updates after each match when the result is confirmed by both players.
Q: What's the difference between Skill Rating and Season Rating?
A: Skill Rating is your main rating that persists across seasons. Season Rating is calculated per season and determines which club you'll get in the next season.
Q: What's the maximum possible rating?
A: Theoretically, rating has no upper limit. The more you beat strong opponents, the higher your rating. Top players usually have ratings of 1500+.