Re: computer-go: computer-go report: 2000 Ing Cup in Guiyang,China

[Darren Cook <darren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I've got the impression that some of the programs (most notably Go4++
>because it tried in the games I looked at) where explicitly programmed
>to continue playing after the end of the game.
>
>I think this should be considered ungentlemanly conduct, the way it is
>with human players too.

A couple of comments:

1. The programs are professionals, not amateurs; winning is what matters. (*)

2. If really want to win a game, you are losing, and you know your opponent
is capable of 10-kyu mistakes, wouldn't you try to start a complex sequence
that might give you a ko or something?

Darren

*: I'm reminded of a game where Kobayashi lost a won game because he didn't
fill dame correctly.