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'rating' is the _second_ number that appears in the 'stats', after "Rating"
(the 1st number is the 'rank'). Example: Rating: 6d* 37
After playing 20 _rated_ games a 'rank' receives a * next to it. This
indicates at least 20 rated games have been played and adds some validity
to the rank. For example, a rank may be set to 15k, but that does not
necessarily mean its value is 15k. A * next to the rank indicates it has at
least that value. **Note: 6d* and higher, ratings can go down if no games
are played. Professional ranks (p) are not rated and remain the same.
Rated games are games between players with a 'rank', AND the difference in
strength is 3 stones or less (including handicaps to balance the strength
to within 3 stones or less). If the difference in strength is 4 stones or
greater, without the proper balancing handicap stones, then the game is
_not_ a rated game. See: help free and help freegame
After a 'rank' (26k - 9d) is set, and one 'rated' game is played, a player
is automatically entered (permanently) into the rating system. IGS computes
the ratings once a day. The 'rank' can be reset at any time by a player,
but not the 'rating' since the 'rating' is determined and controlled by the
rating system. "NR" and "???" ranks are not entered into the rating system.
For greater details on the rating system, see: TOC FAQ
See also: entry escaping free freegame rank ranksupport ratingstats underrated
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