# Ratings

For the sumo-impaired, here is a translation of the ranking levels used. The rankings will probably be changed when there are more human and robot players, and someone can suggest a better set of names. The levels for the rankings do not match those suggested by Arpad Elo. They will eventually be set so that there are roughly equal numbers of players in the jonidan to juryo ranks.

Yokozuna - Grand Champion
  Yokozuna are the most esteemed champions of all. There are usually only 2 in the whole world.
Ozeki - Champion
  Ozeki are champions who are challenging to become yokozuna.
Sekiwake
  Sekiwake is an elite rank for those maegashira who are challenging to become ozeki.
Komosubi
  Komozubi is a rank for those at the top of maegashira.
Maegashira
  Maegashira is the usual rank held by the world's elite.
Juryo
  A very good rank.
Makushita
  A good rank.
Sandanme
  An average rank.
Jonidan
  A poor rank.
Jonokuchi - Novice
  Jonokuchi have just learnt how to play.
Maezumo - Amateur
  Maezumo are beginners who are just learning.

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