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

[Álvaro Begué]

On 4/11/07, Sylvain Gelly <sylvain.gelly at m4x.org> wrote:
> 2007/4/11, compgo123 at aol.com <compgo123 at aol.com>:
> >
> >
> > I watched MoGo playing with different rank of players. Usually 5d players
> has no problem winning. Starting from 4d begin to lose games. However, part
> of it is due to most players are not familar with 9x9 Go. Taking this into
> consideration I place MoGo at about amateur 2d. For professional players
> consider 9x9 is solved. This is all my opinion.
> >
> > Gnu plays at about 5k on 19x19. Let's place MoGo at 4k on 19x19. Besides
> the 32 times, it also need to make up the difference between 4k and 2d.
>
> I just reported precise and objective experiments which may be interesting
> results for some. I have no opinion watching the program play, and no way to
> measure it precisely by subjective opinions.

In case it matters, I think your experiment was interesting, relevant
and well designed. Once we get dimwit to a decent level of play I'll
probably try to produce similar data.

Álvaro.