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about centipawn rating

My average centipawn loss is 79 (verry low, i suppose) and general rating is between 1600. It is a normal raport.
Looks about right. My avg centipawn loss for bullet is 59.
Mine is 54, with low of 10 and a high of 80 something I think. The higher the rating for my opponent the lower my centipawn loss because I am probably more precise and think longer against better players. I also noticed, that in some games, particularly much lower rank players I have a higher centipawn loss because of risky play. I also noticed there was another relationship in some games, that if I overthink and not make intuitive moves, then my centipawn losses climbed. Perhaps my analytic think is flawed so sometimes it helps to think longer and sometimes it is best to make the first move that comes into your head. Bugger, chess is complicated. Perhaps I would be better off not knowing the rating of my opponent because it influences my style of play.
Here are my numbers.

Blitz 53.1 2,763 moves
Classical 51.7 14,052 moves
If 80 is highest rating of centipawn loss, probably with my 79 is a miracle to winning from time to time.
Ok, I didn't even know this feature existed

bullet:41.1
blitz:33.8 (most games berserk)
classical:21.8
Blitz : 56.1 moves(808)
Classical : 41 moves(3534)
@droceretik: There is a simple explanation for the fact that the centipawn loss is lower against higher rated opponents. If you blunder against a weak opponent, he might throw away his advantage and give you the opportunity to blunder a win for a second time, whereas against a very strong opponent you won't ever get into a winning position after your first blunder and hence your centipawn loss will be lower.
Yeah, that's plausible but I am sure there are multiple factors that could influence centipawn loss. Remember, we are not just considering blunders but inaccuracies and mistakes aslo. If I blunder against a much stronger player I will usually resign immediately. Usually I blunder in the late middle game. In respect to blunders after a weaker player has blundered, it's probably due to mental laxness and unconsciously think that I have the game won. In respect to centipawn loss against stronger players, I was think about the occasions that I win but also when I do lose and I have tried harder and maintained concentration my centipawn loss is lower. It's a mind set where the rating influences my expectations and effort. I am not good at "putting to the sword" those players that I should beat easily so I make more errors. I think it is reflected in the game analysis stats "do I gain more points against weaker opponents" and "how often do I punish blunders by my opponent during each game phase". I would be interested to see how other players fair.

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