Free tool

FargoRate estimator & race odds.

Estimate where your game sits on the FargoRate-style scale, see what is holding you back, and calculate your odds in any race.

Your game

Racks won vs the ghost (9-ball)30%You break; if nothing drops, take ball in hand. Win = run the rack. Play at least 10 racks.5-ball run-outs from ball in hand4/10Five balls scattered, ball in hand, ten attempts.Breaks with a ball pocketed55%Your usual 9-ball break success.Safety confidence3/51 = I never play safe · 5 = I win most safety exchanges.

Estimated rating

525

likely range 485–565

Intermediate

Runs easy racks, controls speed on most shots.

Biggest lever

Build run-out consistency

Short run-outs break down. Position play and speed-control drills give the fastest gains.

Matching drills Structured programmes

Race odds calculator

On the FargoRate scale, a 100-point gap means the stronger player wins single games 2 to 1. Longer races favour the stronger player more.

Opponent rating550Enter their known or estimated rating.Race to7Games needed to win.

Per game: 46%

Win the race

38%

Rating bands

Beginner

Learning stance, stroke and straight-in pots.

400+

Developing

Pots routine shots; position is still hopeful rather than planned.

500+

Intermediate

Runs easy racks, controls speed on most shots.

600+

Advanced

Plans patterns, wins regularly in local leagues.

700+

Expert / shortstop

Strong regional player, frequent run-outs.

780+

Professional level

Top-level consistency under pressure.

This is an unofficial training estimate, not your FargoRate. Official ratings are calculated by FargoRate from recorded match results; Cueing Academy is not affiliated with FargoRate. The band descriptions are our own coaching guidelines.