The Lexulous Rating indicates the skill level of a player. The rating calculations are based on the excellent Glicko system formulated by Professor Glickman. You can read in detail here.
TLDR;
- All players start with a rating of 1500 which changes at the end of each game.
- If you defeat higher rated players, your rating will increase by a larger margin as compared to defeating players who are rated at your level or lower.
- Similarly, if you lose to players rated same as yourself or lower the rating loss will be magnified.