Initial rating 1200 too high - Chess Forums

New users are given a rating of 1200 for Rapid when they join. But this is well above the average of about 1050 so 90% of new users (who will also be new to chess are likely to drop down below 1000 after a few games. The users profile then lists highest ever rating for that user as 1200 which is well

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