How good is a 1900 chess rating in lichess?

One the most useful data about this is ratings distribution. At 1900 you are "better" than 90% rapid players (even not counting all people playing chess, but not so much to play it online) on Lichess.

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2023-10-20 03:12:04

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Is 1600 a good chess rating in lichess?
Is 1600 elo a good chess rating? 1600 is a good chess rating on Chess.com
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but not on Lichess (where ratings are a few hundred points higher on average). 1600 elo is not quite a professional chess player yet, but it's very good for a casual player.
2024-02-21 06:48:26

Is 1200 a bad chess rating?
a person who is rated 1200 is a little above a beginner level who has basic knowledge of principles in chess(control the center, get your king castled, basic tactics etc.). the main difference between a 1200 and someone who is stronger(say like a person who is 1400 on chess.com
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) is mainly tactical vision.
2024-02-20 19:08:42

Is 1900 a good rapid chess rating?
1900-2100: an outstanding chess player. Possesses solid knowledge of chess openings
chess openings
White starts by playing 1.e4 (moving their king pawn two spaces). This is the most popular opening move and it has many strengths—it immediately works on controlling the center, and it frees two pieces (the queen and a bishop). The oldest openings in chess follow 1.e4.
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and end games. Probably can play chess with his eyes closed, and win. 2100+: a chess genius.
2024-02-20 12:07:40

Is 1200 a good chess rating for a 14 year old?
Beginners are welcome, 1300 is more than enough. The best 16 year olds are at least master strength already. A competitive rating for a national under 16 tourney would be around class A to expert, lets say 1700-2100. You're not going to win the whole thing but you'll be in the pack somewhere.
2023-09-06 12:26:30

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