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

[David Doshay]

On 4, Dec 2007, at 3:59 AM, Robert Jasiek wrote:

> When will we see the strong programs entering real world tournaments?


When tournament organizers allow and encourage it! At this time AGA  
rules are that games against computers are not counted in a human  
player's ranking.

The Cotsen Open allows programs to enter, so I am there every year,  
with SlugGo presently entered as a 10 kyu on a full board. SlugGo has  
won against 8 Kyu and lost to 12 kyu players.

I am expecting that there will be something happening at the US Go  
Congress 2008 in Portland.

Cheers,
David