"two or three stones" sound huge. We are 20k vs 14k, iirc that does not justify a three stone handicap.
Our games feel relatively close, it's just evident that he is always ahead.
"two or three stones" sound huge. We are 20k vs 14k, iirc that does not justify a three stone handicap.
Our games feel relatively close, it's just evident that he is always ahead.
On a 19 x 19 board the ranks are traditionally determined by the handicap needed to give an even game. So a 14 kyu would give 20 - 14 = 6 stones to a 20 kyu. 20 kyu is a rank that often sees rapid improvement, as the basic ideas "click" just through play and experience. You might be stronger than that now.
Handicap stones give a greater advantage on smaller boards, but 19 x 19 is the standard size. I've not seen any specific guidance for smaller boards.