Originally Posted by
Victor Plotkin
This is a very reasonable question. I hope, I am ready to answer it. Interesting, how many posts will I make in the next 7 days?
3 months ago, I posted my initial ideas on chesstalk. I compared, how relevant are CFC and FIDE ratings for different groups of players.
FIDE below 1800. FIDE is irrelevant.
FIDE between 1800 and 2000. CFC rating is more important.
FIDE between 2000 and 2200. Both CFC and FIDE ratings are important equally.
FIDE between 2200 and 2400. FIDE rating is more important.
FIDE above 2400. CFC rating is irrelevant.
Our women team has average rating around 2100 FIDE. So, I am completely OK with the current rules (50% CFC, 50% FIDE). At the same time, every member of the national team is (and hopefully will be) above 2400. That's why it is different.