What if one program agreed to moving at a1 on the first move? Would this simulate a handicap pretty well?
You could get up to 4 (or is it 5) by agreeing to move to various corner intersections. Is it better to pass than move A1 on the first move? I suggest it might be interesting if the really strong programs post versions that do this. - Don Don Dailey wrote: > David Fotland wrote: > >> It's hard to believe crazy stone is 7 stones stronger than mfgo. I'd >> like to see some handicap games to show this. 100 ELO might have some >> relation 1 handicap stone at low ratings, but at higher strengths, 1 >> stone handicap must be a smaller ELO difference. >> >> David >> >> > This handicap can be simulated of course. It's wouldn't be exactly the > same as a real handicap game, but the program giving the handicap could > agree to pass on the first N moves. However, with CGOS scoring the > weaker program could immediately pass and win the game! Some of my > programs would just automatically pass if it won the game on score. > > - Don > > _______________________________________________ > computer-go mailing list > computer-go@computer-go.org > http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/ > > _______________________________________________ computer-go mailing list computer-go@computer-go.org http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/
