[computer-go] .. if Monte-Carlo programs would play infinite strong

[aquarius at fantasymail.de]

Jacques Basaldúa wrote
> Chrilly wrote: (thread was "Positions illustrative of computer stupidity")
> 
> > With an infinite fast chip chess programs would be "infinite" 
> > strong. Most current Go programs would only play infinite fast. 
> > Its an interesting question if Monte-Carlo programs would also 
> > play infinite strong.
> 
> I think it is so important, it deserves its own thread.

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Eeh, am I missing some point here or would not any Go program that uses search and infinite computer power "simply" SOLVE the game - given that scoring is done right and infinite loops are ruled out?

If we had infinite computing power Go would resemble tic tac toe from a programmer's perspective. period.

aquarius
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