[computer-go] The dominance of search (Suzie v. GnuGo)

[Sylvain Gelly]

>
> Here's another way to test this sort of thing that is completely
> intrinsic to the engine (doesn't require gnugo):
>
> Start with and empty board and zero komi.  Analyze using UCT until the
> winning percentage at the root reaches X.  Note the number of
> simulations required (or the amount of time).  Repeat for a larger
> board size.  One should probably average N trials at each board size
> for more reliable numbers.
>
Is that a better measure of playing strength? I don't think so.
And if the only advantage is that it does not require gnugo, I don't see the
point as gnugo is a marvellous tool, why avoid it?

Sylvain
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