Key/Notes:
Rating Bands:
P = (Provisional): Rating is new, not yet reliable, based on fewer than 10 competitive games. This will jump up or down a lot during first 10 games.
K = (Known): Rating is considered fairly reliable.
A = (Active): Player has played 30 or more competitive games in the last 12 months, rating is reliable.
Rating Definitions:
OTB (Over the Board): Ratings in 'over the board' (in-person) time controls.
Online: Ratings in ECF (English Chess Federation) organised online events.
Blitz: Fast-paced games, typically between 3 and 10 minutes per player. Emphasises quick calculation and time management.
Rapid: Medium-length games, usually between 10 and 30 minutes per player. Allows for more considered play while retaining a practical time constraint.
Std (Standard play): Long-form games, generally exceeding 60 minutes per player. Focuses on deep strategic planning, accurate calculation, and endgame technique.
Fedn (Federation):
A flag indicates that the player has competed at least once in a FIDE rated (Fédération Internationale des Échecs which is French for the International Chess Federation) international tournament and represented that nation at the event.
Club Name:
The club displayed refers to the player’s initial club of registration and does not reflect any subsequent club changes, current club affiliation, or the club they actively represent,
