Chess Quote by Alexander Khalifman

I don't know if people say ratings don't matter... they sure as Hell matter. Like, you want to win.

— Tommaso Ciampa

If a rating is bad in another sport, do you see a writer say, 'This sport's over?' No.

— Dana White

In sport, when you have tournaments and finals, these are set up in a way to provide excitement and opportunity in a one-off game.…

— Kane Williamson

A lot of players are concerned about their ranking; I think you've got to just enjoy the sport and have fun.

— Bernard Tomic

I'm not really into individual awards, especially in a team game like this.

— Brian Flores

I think that's how it has to be in a tournament format. You can't dwell on games.

— Jill Ellis

It's not about scoring, it's having that presence out there and managing the game and getting everyone involved.

— George Hill

When your friends win tournaments it is good for you in a way because it does fire you up. You see what it means…

— Ian Poulter

The process of rating players can be compared to the measurement of the position of a cork bobbing up and down on the surface…

— Arpad Elo

Some tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.

— P. V. Sindhu

I don't like individual awards because this is a team sport, and the coaches try to promote the collective.

— Julen Lopetegui

I don't know where I'm rated. I don't pay attention to that. I'm really so just all into my craft. It's not a contest.…

— Duff McKagan