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How does correspondence game ranking work?

matburt June 26, 2015, 11:50am 4

We use an ELO system and we calculate at the end

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Go ranks and ratings

There are various systems of Go ranks and ratings that measure the skill in the traditional board game Go. Traditionally, Go rankings have been measured using a system of dan and kyu ranks. Especially in amateur play, these ranks facilitate the handicapping system, with a difference of one rank roughly corresponding to one free move at the beginning of the game. This system is also commonly used in many oriental martial arts, where it often corresponds with a belt color. With the ready availabili...

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