[computer-go] New engine? From a Chess programmer perspective.

[Jacques Basaldúa]

Christoph Birk wrote:

> I don't think 2200 ELO on the 9x9 CGOS is equivalent 
> to 'high dan-level' play.

Neither do I. In fact the whole kyu/dan rating system applies
only to 19x19. 9x9 is not deep enough to have have so many ranks.
On a 9x9 board an average amateur beats a pro with handicap 3.
That amateur would be crushed by the pro with handicap 9 in 19x19.

Jacques.