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Welcome To KGS
Keywords: Clubs & Places, Software
This page is for new KGS users (Kiseido Go Server). It describes how to get your first game on KGS. First, you should register your account. It is not mandatory, but it makes it easier to get games. It is easy and free of charge. To register your account, use the menu: User -> Register and follow the instructions. When you get your password, you need to log out from KGS and then log in again with your password. Unlike some other go servers, you do not privately message other players in order to ask for a game. In KGS, to get a game, you just need to click the New Game button (located at the top right of the KGS rooms window). This will open a dialog box. In the Notes field, you should state your (approximate) rank. Again, this is not mandatory but it makes it easier to get a game. If you don't know what your rank is, you should probably write beginner or 30k. Now click OK in the dialog box and wait for someone to challenge you. Click OK again to accept the challenge and start playing. The other way to get a game is simply to click an open challenge in the KGS rooms window. The open challenges are the boldface lines. You should try to play your first game with someone about as strong as yourself. For a solid rating (no "?"), win and lose about two Rated games each, against solidly rated players close to your actual rank (adjusting for handicaps). Play your first Rated game near your own rank, to get a useful graph and a useful provisional rating. Find your level by playing Free games. For more information:
This is a copy of the living page "Welcome To KGS" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |