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Don't understand the ratings

I am confused. Yesterday I beat a guy with a 1920 rating. He lost 114 on his ELO and I only gained 11? How does this work. Some times people weaker than me lose a lot on their ELO when they lose against me. Can someone please explain.
He lost lots of elo because his rating was still provisional/new and the rating will change greatly at that beginning point.
You on the other hand gained 11 because you are already have an established rating(you have many games).
Oh ok thanks very much I get it!

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