About the ranking system

[Boidhre]

Shapenajis insights seem very relevant. And since I'm very fearfull, therefor not in the least inclined to experimentation I'm probably in for honorable life-time 39 kyu ...

Regularly play someone who plays unorthodox moves (preferably a nice bit stronger than you). It's how I got out of my overly conservative mindset when I was beginning.

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tnx.
Do you maybe have a time estimation?

You can certainly do it in a year, but in my experience, it takes 3 things, all of which arise from a love of the game:

1) A commitment to studying
2) A healthy fearlessness
3) A willingness to experiment

If you have (1), you'll get an idea of "what is reasonable"
If you have (2), you'll get into complicated situations which will test your reading
If you have (3), you'll discover new moves

Imo, people who get stuck before 1d are usually lacking either (2) or (3), and putting too much emphasis on (1).

I have these in precisely the wrong order!