How do a new chess engine gets its initial grade?

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dejan
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How do a new chess engine gets its initial grade?

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I was wondering how new engines obtain their initial grade? Could someone please explain the process? :)
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Re: How do a new chess engine gets its initial grade?

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Usually through playing a gauntlet against a range of opponents within +150 Elo/-150 Elo of the estimated rating of the new engine.
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