Statistics Profile

Joseph Ripa

2008

Current strength

Weapon Type Strength Estimate Range* Min Max
Épée Pool 1675 1501 - 1848 1504 2306
Épée Direct elimination 1665 1380 - 1949 1665 3012
Foil Pool 1800 1633 - 1966 1334 2150
Foil Direct elimination 1823 1632 - 2013 1391 2346
Saber Pool 1253 649 - 1856 1253 1253
Saber Direct elimination 1636 742 - 2529 1636 1636

* 95% confidence interval of the estimate (μ ± 2σ).

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Strength over time

Daily results are combined into one point. Dashed stretches indicate a less stable estimate.

How it works

  • Strength is a numeric summary of how a fencer has performed against other fencers over time.
  • The estimate usually settles after about 12 bouts, so early data can move sharply.
  • New fencers begin around 2500, but with high uncertainty.
  • Pools, direct eliminations, and mixed-gender bouts are tracked separately.
  • The scale runs from roughly 0 to 5000, with the average around 2500.
  • Beating much stronger fencers moves the estimate more than beating weaker ones.
  • Win probability reflects rating differences only, not style matchups or familiarity.
  • Per-bout changes are available in bout history.