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

Darren Cook darren at dcook.org
Mon Nov 27 15:08:30 PST 2006


>> > It is said if has 4 stones handicap, every Pro will accept games play
>> > with God even if bet his life.
> ...
> iirc it is 1/3 of a stone betwen pro-dan ranks.

I'm glad somebody brought that up. When pros talk about 2-3 stones they
are talking 6-9 ranks, meaning "god" (i.e. perfect play) is 15-18 dan
pro. I.e. a long way off.

Darren



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