Why 50% of Chess Players Are Under 600 ELO

I explore in this video why the 50th percentile of Chess players are rated surprisingly very low. After finding out that the inactive accounts do not count towards the percentile calculations, I keep digging into the ELO system. I then discover Elon Musk's statement on Chess' simplicity and make the link towards other esports and conclude the simpler your game is, the lower the average rating will be. Graphing an example helps to see why that is true, as each skill you acquire must be dialed up to the max in order to be able to beat other players with similar levels of skills. The more you refine a certain skill, the harder it is to improve at it. Inquiries: [email protected] #esports #chess #chessrating #animation #analysis Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:15 What it is not 4:55 The ELO System 7:30 Chess is Hard 11:15 Thank you for Watching! Music Attribution ---------------------------------- Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: CUZUNXDCOB9K8H9P Music by: bensound.com License code: TZ7BUYS8XAVM0KJT Music I use: https://www.bensound.com License code: 0JMJUOHWSYGK9AC6 Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: TKUSHR3OA8YBCWKV