I think the rating system is more than enough to roughly indicate a chess player's strength and I think it functions really well as a means to distinguish a chess player's skill and categorize them accordingly in tournaments. Aside from the already existing titles and ELO system, what does the rank "beginner" or "advanced" add to the game of chess? What's next, a title being awarded for every player who survives for 20 moves against a GM, and another title for anyone who checkmates within 10 moves?
One should earn a title for a relatively great achievement. That is what I think is the allure of any competitive sport. Not everyone is capable of achieving greatness. To quote Tyler Durden for the sake of it: "You're not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake." You're not deserving of anything. If you desperately want that title or anything in life, earn it.
One should earn a title for a relatively great achievement. That is what I think is the allure of any competitive sport. Not everyone is capable of achieving greatness. To quote Tyler Durden for the sake of it: "You're not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake." You're not deserving of anything. If you desperately want that title or anything in life, earn it.