[computer-go] Making Java much faster

[Don Dailey]

On Thu, 2006-11-30 at 21:26 +0100, 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


In my opinion, it is currently the best way to move forward at all board
sizes.   

What is really interesting about it is the best first search aspect of
it - very directed and focused.    It's easy to gripe about perceived
shortcomings,  but it's difficult to present an alternative that doesn't
have those same shortcomings.  So at least for now I feel it's the most
plausible way to move forward rapidly. 

I don't have a problem with combining it with other techniques such as
the use of patterns and outside knowledge.   Apparently this is what
Mogo is doing. 

- Don