Life In 19x19

Hi! I played a couple games on KGS, but I was losing at first. Then, I started to read Go for Beginners and I can tell I've improved, but I don't know how much...

I'm currently listed as [?] and my estimated level is still at 25k. The last game I played was 10 minutes ago where I've beaten someone playing black with 5-stones handicap and I was white. I'm a bit confused right now...

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Try to relax, play some games. Seriously, I don't think there's anything better than that. Your performance will vary greatly between games at this level, but eventually the number beside your name will be right.

TimeZero wrote:I'm currently listed as [?] ...

to know your KGS rank, play rated games (preferably against players with an established rank)

Just play. A preoccupation with rating is detrimental to progress. You will get a rating all in good time and when you do don't worry about it - just play.