From: Patrick Davin <patrick <at> LYRA <dot> VEGA <dot> OR <dot> JP>
Date: 27 sep 1998
Subject: Re: Kyu Test ?

Hi Rob,


>1. How does one go about being tested in order to attain a kyu rating?

There is no fancy procedure.  Walk into any shogi club, tell the manager
that you want to play and that you don't know your ranking.  They will
estimate your dan/kyu after 2 or 3 games.


>2. I assume I must know the Japanese notation method, how else should I
>prepare?

You may keep score if you wish.  Normally, no one does.  Any notation
is OK.


Hope you enjoy your time in Japan!

-Patrick