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Nihon Ki-in new promotion system
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Details of the new promotion system (replacing the Oteai) have now appeared in Go World issue 97. (See previous discussion on the Oteai and professional promotion tournaments pages; there is some continuing transitional arrangement with the Oteai.)

Promotion to 9 dan

Promotion to 8 dan

Promotion to 7 dan

Promotion to 6 dan

  • Win 90 games as a 5 dan
  • Win most or second most prize money amongst 5 dans

Promotion to 5 dan

  • Win 70 games as a 4 dan
  • Win most or second most prize money amongst 4 dans

Promotion to 4 dan

  • Win 50 games as a 3 dan
  • Win most or second most prize money amongst 3 dans

Promotion to 3 dan

  • Win 40 games as a 2 dan
  • Win most or second most prize money amongst 2 dans

Promotion to 2 dan

  • Win 30 games as a 1 dan
  • Win most or second most prize money amongst 1 dans

Charles Matthews


How many games does a pro typically play in a year? And does Win 30 games as a 1 dan refer to all games played, or only those against other 1 dans



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