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

[Nick Wedd]

In message <20061127115721.93942.qmail at web90414.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, 
steve uurtamo <apoxonpoo at yahoo.com> writes
>> It is said if has 4 stones handicap, every Pro will
>> accept games play with God even if bet his life.
>
>wow.  i thought that there were at least two
>stones worth of slack in the opening, and another
>two in ko fighting.  :)

Seems unlikely.  I can't imagine two competent players, say 1p or 
better, coming out of the opening with one of them having a two-stone 
lead.  And, the right to win all ko fights without having to fight them 
is only worth half a stone.

Nick
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