[computer-go] an idea for a new measure of a computer go program's rank.

[Ray Tayek]

At 06:30 PM 1/18/2007, you wrote:
> > In my opinion lowering the time limit just forces players (human and
> > computer) towards random play. I am sure there exists a time limit
> > where a random playing program can beat Lee Chang-Ho 50% of the time.
>
>... I watched a top 9-dan pro play a program; ...
>My point being that a top pro will find a high quality move in the time
>it takes him to move the mouse from one side of the board to the other.

yes. i would easily give my opponent *much* more time than a few 
handicap stones. the effect of time making someone (or thing) play 
better (or worse) is non-linear and probably only effective over some 
small range of time and talent.

thanks

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