Science & TechnologyAmerican1903 – 1992
Arpad Elo
Creator of the Elo rating system for chess
Biography
Hungarian-American physics professor and chess master who created the Elo rating system, a mathematical method for calculating the relative skill levels of chess players. His system became widely adopted in chess and other competitive games.
Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
American
Born
1903
Died
1992
Thinking about the name
Elo
American origin
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