[computer-go] 19x19 CGOS

[steve uurtamo]

> I'd still like to see handicap games between computers. Some programs, such as Mogo,
> dominate the field. Some are quite bad. Is the difference one or two stones, or is it
> nine or 27 stones? The handicap which gives something close to 50-50 ratio would give
> a useful idea. This would also encourage programs to learn something about how to deal
> with handicap stones effectively; it would broaden their range of
 expertise.

i agree with this, although i think that the top programs already know how to deal
with handicap stones.  it'd be a great way for everyone else to learn how, too.
(since it would confuse and obscure many fixed opening book strategies).

s.



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