After a chess tournament, entering every opponent’s name, rating and game result into a calculator can take time. The Chess-Results import tool simplifies this process by transferring tournament information to your selected calculator.
On mehmetaltinok.com, you can enter a tournament link, select your player, review their games and transfer the data to a FIDE Elo, UKD, RCF, AICF, USCF, DWZ, FFE or ECF calculator. This guide explains each step.
What Does the Chess-Results Import Tool Do?
The tool retrieves the selected player’s game information from tournament data published on Chess-Results. Opponent names, available ratings and game results appear in a preview before transfer.
Instead of entering the same information again, you can review it and import it. This saves time in multi-round tournaments and helps reduce manual entry mistakes.
Open the Chess-Results import tool and follow the steps below.
How to Import Chess-Results Tournament Results
1. Open the Import Page
You can open the import page directly or follow the Chess-Results import link in your rating calculator.
The process has four stages:
- Enter the tournament link.
- Select a player.
- Review the games.
- Transfer the data.
2. Paste the Tournament Link
Open the relevant tournament on Chess-Results and copy its address from your browser. Paste the link into the tournament URL field and use the button to retrieve the tournament.
If an event has several age groups or sections, make sure the link belongs to the section in which your player participated. A link to another section may return a different player list.
3. Select Your Player
Once the tournament is retrieved, its name and player list appear. Select the relevant player or use the name search field to narrow the list.
Players may have similar names, so check the name and displayed rating before making your selection.
4. Review the Games
The game preview shows the selected player’s opponents, available ratings and results. Opponents without a rating in the source may appear as unrated.
Before continuing, check the following:
- Do the opponents match the selected player’s tournament record?
- Are wins, draws and losses correct?
- Are any rating values missing?
- Are there any games you do not want to transfer?
You can remove an unwanted row using its removal button. Once you have reviewed the games, continue to the transfer settings.
5. Select a Calculator and Check the Player’s Rating
The transfer settings include the player name, tournament name and player rating. At this stage, you can choose the rating calculator you want to use.
Eight calculators are supported:
- FIDE Elo
- UKD
- RCF
- AICF
- USCF
- DWZ
- FFE
- ECF
Selecting a calculator determines which tool receives the data. It does not automatically convert source ratings into another rating system.
Check the player’s rating before transferring. If the displayed value is unsuitable for your calculation, use the correct value for the selected system. Review opponent ratings after transfer as well.
6. Transfer the Information to the Calculator
Use the transfer button to proceed to your selected calculator. Tournament details, player information and game data are populated in the relevant fields.
Review the imported fields, complete missing information and make corrections where necessary. Check any settings specific to your chosen rating system before interpreting the result.
What Should You Check Before Calculating Ratings?
Automatic import makes data entry easier. A meaningful calculation also requires information that matches the selected rating system.
Use the Correct Rating System
FIDE Elo, UKD and other rating systems are different. A rating from one system should not be directly substituted for a rating from another.
For example, an international rating displayed on Chess-Results is not automatically the player’s UKD rating. Check that both player and opponent values are appropriate for your selected calculator.
Check the Playing Category
Players may have separate standard, rapid and blitz ratings. Use values appropriate for the calculation you intend to perform rather than mixing ratings from different playing categories.
Review Missing Ratings
A missing rating in the source does not necessarily mean that the player is unrated in every rating system. Review missing fields and check the selected calculator’s options for unrated players.
Verify Results and Calculation Settings
Review game results, rounds decided without play and the games you intend to include. If the calculator requires coefficients or other settings, make sure those values are correct.
How to Review the Calculation Result
After transferring the information, review the selected calculator’s results section. The values and statistics displayed depend on the rating system used.
You can use the results to assess a tournament or compare different scenarios. A calculator’s output does not replace the official rating published by the relevant organization.
If a result is unexpected, first recheck the player rating, opponent ratings, game results and calculation settings.
Benefits of Importing from Chess-Results
- Faster data entry: Reduces the need to type opponents and results individually.
- Review before transfer: Lets you inspect the information before sending it to a calculator.
- Eight calculators: Allows you to select different rating tools from one import screen.
- Editing options: Lets you remove unwanted games and review imported fields in the calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rating Calculators Can I Import Data Into?
You can transfer data to FIDE Elo, UKD, RCF, AICF, USCF, DWZ, FFE and ECF calculators. Choose the tool you want to use in the transfer settings.
Does Importing Convert Ratings Between Systems?
No. Importing transfers source information to your selected calculator. You must check that the rating values are appropriate for that system.
Can I Remove a Game Before Transferring?
Yes. Use the removal button beside the relevant row in the game preview.
What Should I Do If I Cannot Find My Player?
First check that you have entered the correct tournament and section link. Then try searching for the player’s name using the spelling shown on Chess-Results.
Can I Edit the Imported Information?
You can check the player rating in the transfer settings and make necessary changes to the relevant fields after opening the calculator.
Start by Importing Your Tournament Data
The Chess-Results import tool helps you use tournament results in rating calculators without entering the information again. Paste the tournament link, select your player, review the games and transfer them to the appropriate calculator.
Open the Chess-Results import tool and select the chess rating calculator you want to use.