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on 9x9 boards. To make a long story short, I didn't see any evidence that this algorithm is fundamentally disadvantaged in handicap games. In fact, I agree with Remi's view that it is particularly *well* suited to handicap games compared to territory based algorithms. When it finds itself behind, it goes for the swindle. Against an equal opponent, that's obnoxious and futile. Against a weaker foe, it's wise.
I have to add to this. My opinion about Valkyrias play as white with handicap on
9x9 is that it plays excellent handicap go (given its strength at even). In my view I do not have to change anything. But this is of course just my impression. It is true that MC-programs plays randomly in the end of the game but in the opening the handicap stones are just a burden and does not really make it play random. -Magnus _______________________________________________ computer-go mailing list computer-go@computer-go.org http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/
