iandayre Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Until recently I mostly played against the Robots on BBO. Since the pandemic I have played in events such as the daily SYC games and in the ACBL regional tournaments. I have noticed several obviously very experienced players who think it's cute to describe their skill level as "novice". There has been much discussion of people who over-report their skill, but I haven't seen this topic before. To me this is no different than failing to disclose, or lying about, one's bidding and carding methods. Mind you, I can live with those who choose to keep their skill level private. But I don't think gross understatement of one's skill should be allowed in tournament play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilowsky Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Where it becomes a problem is online BBO clubs (eg the Beginners Intermediate Lounge: BIL).The TD's in that club use the skill level when choosing substitutes. I once played in that tournament and a Novice was recruited as a sub. his rank was 'J'.Of course, the problem with ranks in BBO is that people - particularly in the Bridge demographic (60 years and older typically) can lose skills at a variable rate.Also, a persons skill level depends to a large extent on the quality of their partner.I have seen 2♣ passed out more than a few times. No amount of expertise will compensate in those situations (whatever you think about the merits of a 2[clubbs] opening.The problem that you are alluding to (I think) will remain until Bridge adopts a rating system with a rolling average - like every other major sport: mind, physical or otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBengtsson Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 The problem that you are alluding to (I think) will remain until Bridge adopts a rating system with a rolling average - like every other major sport: mind, physical or otherwise. See here, http://www.bibo-zahlen.de/BIBOE.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilowsky Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 See here, http://www.bibo-zahlen.de/BIBOE.pdf An excellent site! Just a shame that the number of tournaments that are incorporated is rather limited.A pity that BBO does not generate something similar. I think it would address many problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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