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Originally Posted by Zunaid
Bagher chokh - the formula for rating changes are clearly defined and is what has also been used in the one we implemented. The margin of loss DOES NOT factor in the computation - only the fact that it was a win, loss or tie. It matters little how you lose, for the rating calculation, if you lose then you're a loser. It's like you can't be almost pregnant.
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That was my understanding too. However, I can't understand how could WI overtake BD. WI even lost more games counting Pakistan loss.
Nothing else makes sense unless we think of margin of victory and defeat. Certainly head-to-head is not a factor.
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Can anyone explain why BD had a drop of ranking?