[computer-go] 19x19 CGOS

[Jacques Basaldúa]

Don Dailey wrote:

> Of course that's better,   but I'm talking about a quick and 
> dirty solution. I may never implement handicap games since it's 
> tricky with ELO ratings.

This can also be done by the programmers. E.g. If CrazyStone is 
too strong, Rèmi can introduce a CrazyStoneH3 which passes 3 times
at the beginning. But not at the first move, to avoid smart tricks.

If CrazyStoneH3 is given white and plays: 2. whatever 4. pass 
6. pass 8. pass. Black cannot pass and win the game because of komi.

This way you are not forcing programs to accept handicap (some may 
suffer more than others). It is just a program who always gets
white and does not play against other handicap programs.

Just an idea.

Jacques.