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get an evaluation of your performance and, if the evaluation is good, a title award
from the computer.
In the rated game dialog box you can set the playing strength. If you set “unleashed”
you will be playing against the program at its highest playing strength, and can gain
Elo points fastest. But if you are not a very strong player, it is advisable to select a
playing strength that is close to your own. You can also choose a weaker engine and
set the strength of that down if the normal engine is too strong for you.
Doubling
In rated games you can play for (virtual) money, starting with $100. If the Doubling
option is on, you can double the stake at any stage of the game, just as one can in
the game of backgammon. When you double, you offer your computer opponent the
choice between resigning or continuing with the stake doubled. Of course, the program
has the same right and will offer to double the stake at strategic moments.
In the beginning, any side may double. After the first double offer, the right goes to
the other side. If your opponent doubles and you accept, only you may double again,
now offering to play for the fourfold sum. Your “account” (the amount of money you
have left) is displayed in the rated game dialog box.
3.2.8
Titles in rated games
After you have played a certain number of rated games you will be awarded a title.
The one you receive depends on the number of games and the results. For instance, if
you are able to score over 2200 in more than 30 games, you will receive the title of
Candidate master. The program also displays your Elo rating based on the performance
in these games. This rating is constantly updated.
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