Editing Go ranks and ratings (section)

{{short description|Ranks and rating systems used by the game Go}}
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There are various systems of '''Go ranks and ratings''' that measure the skill in the traditional [[go (board game)|board game Go]]. Traditionally, Go rankings have been measured using a system of [[dan rank|dan]] and [[kyu]] ranks.  Especially in amateur play, these ranks facilitate the [[Go handicap|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 East Asian [[martial arts]], where it often corresponds with a [[Obi (sash)#Obi and martial arts|belt]] color. With the ready availability of calculators and computers, rating systems have been introduced. In such systems, a rating is rigorously calculated on the basis of game results.