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Kyu
    Keywords: Go term

Kyu is a student's rank in Japan. Dan is a master's rank. By definition difference of n-kyu means that the players have approximately equal chances to win when playing with an n-stone handicap.

1st kyu is only a stone weaker that 1st dan (shodan). The level of a beginner is assumed to be around 30th kyu.



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