Editing Handicapping in Go (section)

====Advantages====
For '''weaker players''':
* They can choose their [[Fuseki|opening strategies]] according to their own understanding of the game, and thus follow a consistent strategy.
* They can think for themselves and learn about different opening strategies through actual game experience.
* The mandatory handicap points stress influence rather than taking territory directly; some weaker players have a more territorial style.
* They can learn a much larger range of [[joseki|corner plays]] in actual competition against stronger opponents.
For '''stronger players''':
* Many more variations with fewer repetitions mean the game is more refreshing, challenging, and interesting to the strong player. They may be more willing to play and teach the weaker player.