In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Don
Dailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
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I have a question. With perfect play, obviously a 9 stone handicap
game is dead lost. If 2 perfect players played a game where one
was given the 9 stones, and they played for maximum territory (obviously
it doesn't make sense to play for a win) would the handicapped player
be able to hold some territory at the end of the game? Could he
carve out a little piece for himself even against his perfect
opponents wishes?
I used to play a game with someone much (~8 stones) stronger than me,
where he started by placing eight stones where he wanted them, and I
then tried to live anywhere on the board. Usually I failed, but
sometimes I succeeded. So I think the answer to your question must be,
yes.
Nick
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