Because 0 to +1 means more than +9 to +10. Middle of the graph should be around +2.
Chessbase does the same for the gauge : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7spe9x92v0&feature=youtu.be&t=25m35s
Instead, the winning chances equation will be used.
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Instead, the winning chances equation will be used.