Calculation of rank, difference in points after counting

[yebellz]

I previously discussed this here:

Time to make dan ranks weaker?

Score and manner of victory (i.e., timing-out vs resigning vs final score) are not factors, and they should not be factors in computing ratings. Here are some reasons why they should not be factors: Incorporating score as a factor would change the game significantly. A player winning by a solid margin would be discouraged from “playing safe” while ceding some of their margin. A player losing by a slim margin might even be discouraged from playing bold moves that could potentially reverse the…

Ultimately, caring about the margin of victory/defeat significantly changes the nature of the game. It would be a different game, essentially a go variant, and you would need to decide how to handle resigns and timeouts.