The difference of ratings is also due to the fact that the average rating on lichess is 1500 and chess.com is 1000. And it’s linked to the fact that the first rating you get on lichess is 1500, and on chess.com, it depend of the level you say you have when you regsiter (you can start at 800, 1500, 2000, or over).
What is a good blitz rating on lichess?
Blitz rating is almost the same as FIDE, rapid about 100 higher than FIDE, classical about 200 higher than FIDE. Your real 1399 is probably too low. Good/bad/OK are subjective. Some people are happy to reach 1600, some feel depressed being stuck at 2200.
Are players better on lichess or chess com?
If you want to have the best playing experience and the best chess tactics trainer, chess.com is your pick. If you don’t want to pay for all the great services, lichess is the place to go for you.
What is a good chess rating lichess?
Lichess ratings start at 1500, as is recommended by the Glicko system definition. The median player rating of Lichess is close to 1500, and there is no significant deviation of this value over time. The Lichess ratings can often be higher than ratings from other systems that start at 1200, such as FIDE or chess.com.
Is 1200 a good rating on lichess?
Generally online ratings on lichess or chess are considered to be approximately 200–300 more than FIDE (if you were FIDE registered). So you can expect yourself to be a Class D or category 4 player. Anywhere from 1600 to 1800.
Why do I play worse on chess com than Lichess?
That is simply because different sites have different rating systems. In my experience, chess.com have significantly weaker players than both Lichess and (especially) ICC. I have played a lot at all sites, although I only play at Lichess at the moment. Let’s examine their rating distributions.
