RGG FAQ Part 1

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Part 1.: Go in general

• 1.1. What is this game?
• 1.2. What are the rules?
• 1.3. A brief history of Go
• 1.4. Why has this game got so many names?
• 1.5. Does perfect play exist?
• 1.6. Does komi and handicap change with board size?
• 1.7. What is a 'Dan' or 'Kyu' player?
• 1.8. What is a handicap and how is it used?
• 1.9. Does Go have an equivalent to ELO rating?
• 1.10. Why is the standard board size 19x19?

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