[computer-go] Where and How to Test the Strong Programs?

[Rémi Coulom]

Robert Jasiek wrote:
> Where can one play the latest versions of MoGo or other, similarly 
> strong programs? It is said that some programs are on KGS, but I 
> cannot find them. How to find them? Is it possible to play against 
> them as a human on CGOS? I, German 5d, would want to play even games 
> on 19x19, 13x13, or 9x9 to learn more about their current playing 
> level. How would that be used for assessing the program's strength? 
> E.g., KGS ratings are inaccurate by +-600; the standard deviation of 
> an EGF high dan rating I subjectively estimate as roughly +-70. So IMO 
> ratings are not useful to assess a program's strength against humans. 
> When will we see the strong programs entering real world tournaments?
>
Hi,

13x13 StoneCrazy is currently connected to CGOS (computer go room). It 
will stay there for about 24h.

Rémi