Re: computer-go: Move selection

[Martin Mueller <mueller@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Just curious on how good players go about their thought processes on this
>subject:
>
>On a large board (say 13x13 or the 19x19), if there aren't any "obvious"
>good moves to make (capture, etc.), how do you determine where you will
>move?  Just random (pick a place that's okay), or is that when you start
>planning attacks?
>

If there is no obvious good move, I usually try to surround some territory.
There are some standard rules about where to make territory (corner first,
then sides, then center) and they usually give good advice. Another good
idea is to look for 'junction points', where black and white spheres of
influence touch.

Further, if a move extends, or reduces the extension possibilities, of a
small group, it also becomes more valuable. Is that what you mean by
'planning attacks'?

	Martin (6 dan)