Re: Mathematical approach

[Antti Huima <huima@xxxxxx>]

On Fri, 14 May 1999, Lionel Fumery wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Could anybody help me in this mathematical approach of Go ?
> 
> G = the goban, a 19x19 Matrix
> t = a temporel index
> f = your Go engine (mine doesn't work :))
> 
> G(t+1) = f ( G(t) )
> 
> To find f, we need a "quality" function, Q :
> Q(G(t+1)) must be superior to Q(G(t)) (for the same player, of course)
> 
> My question :
>     So, what can I use for this Q function ? Any Idea ? The sum of my
> influences ?
> 
> Thank you for any comment/idea.

Here a great idea: set Q(G(t)) = t. Then

  Q(G(t+1)) > Q(G(t))

for all t and your problem is solved.

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