"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.
Our games feel relatively close, it's just evident that he is always ahead.
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.