The nature of the game of chess is not the glory of it, neither is it the loosing. Rather it is the learning process; that experience that allows you to gain fron every single move both you and your opponent make!
Tournament Entry Rating is calculated by the formula (CurrentRating + HighestRating) / 2. The entry rating will never drop to more than 100 points below your Highest Rating.
Rated game stats will become available within 24 hours of 20 rated games being completed.