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Change in Rapid & Blitz Rating Regulations

In the last FIDE Council held on November, 10th, a change in the Rapid & Blitz Rating Regulations was approved, in article 7.3.1. The new wording, starting on December 1st, 2024, is as follows:

For each game played against a rated player, determine the difference in rating between the player and their opponent, D.
A difference in rating of more than 400 points shall be counted for rating purposes as though it were a difference of 400 points.
Games played between players with a rating difference of 600 points or more shall not be rated if at least one of the players is rated above 2600 on the relevant ist.

You can see the table of changes clicking here.