[computer-go] Monte-Carlo is the future of 19x19

[Rémi Coulom]

Chrilly wrote:
>>
>> I believe that MC  will be the only way to write a GO program in the
>> near future leaving the other stuff in the dust (like Mogo has with 9x9
>> Monte Carlo Go.)    This happened in computer chess several times,
>> someone came up with some breakthrough idea,  proved it with actual
>> results and everyone else had to play follow the leader to catch up.
>>
> Do you think its also the future of 19x19 or only of 9x9 (maybe 13x13)?
>
> Chrilly
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I am certain it is for 19x19. Just look at the KGS games of Mogo on 
19x19. I played one game against it, and won. I got the feeling it was 
slightly easier to beat than GNU Go, but that may be because I am used 
to the way Monte-Carlo programs play. I predict that in one year or two, 
classical programs will be far behind MC programs on 19x19. Maybe it 
will take less than one year.

Rémi