Ratings

  • Ratings at May 23rd 2016 for 783 players active in the last 12 months in
    • Name order
    • Rank order
    • Club order

    Ratings for all 2,119 ABSP-rated players (active in the last 10 years) in
    • Name order
    • Unofficial unique ranking order
    • Club order

  • Older ratings

  • How to join the ABSP

  • ABSP title holders and Award winners

  • Answers to common questions and information about the system

  • Email the Ratings Officer if you have any ratings queries.

The ABSP rating system was initially based on that used by the British Chess Federation. From Jan 1st 1999 a weighted rolling system was adopted. Players obtain a rating by taking part in one of the ABSP's sanctioned tournaments.

The ABSP also maintains a titles system, for those who perform particularly well over a number of years, and there are also annual awards for the Most Improved and Highest Rated players.