[computer-go] Positions illustrative of computer stupidity ?

[David Fotland]

Many Faces plays L10, which looks like it also breaks both ladders.
 
-David

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[mailto:computer-go-bounces at computer-go.org] On Behalf Of John Tromp
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 1:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [computer-go] Positions illustrative of computer stupidity ?


On 11/23/06, Rémi Coulom <Remi.Coulom at free.fr> wrote:


Thanks John. I had not noticed that.
>
>     Also, I would appreciate if some strong players could check this
>     position for correctness. I tried to make the position balanced so
>     that
>     if White does not play in the center, then it loses the game, and
>     if it
>     plays in the center, then it should win. But I am really not sure
>     at all
>     whether it is balanced or not. 
>
>
> I agree W loses if he loses both ladders, but the situation if white saves
> one ladder is not so clear. Black still holds 4 corners and can reduce
> w's territory around the ladder w saved. I'd say the odds are still in 
> black's favor.
What would you change to make the position more balanced ?


Try the attached version.

regards,
-John 




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