Re: computer-go: Most simple Go rules

[John Tromp <tromp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Jun 26, 2001 at 11:08:20AM +0100, Nick Wedd wrote:
> Option 4.
> Illegal moves always result in forfeiture.  The TD is obliged to ensure
> this, if necessary by obtaining and examining game records. if alerted
> by the opponent program.


> Option 4 obliges the TD to obtain and examine game records, preferably
> before the draw for the next round.  This is a job which I am most
> reluctant to take on.

This would be so easy to take care of if programs don't play each other
directly both both interface to an arbiter program whose code could
be publicly available for scrutiny and go-program testing.

-john