Re: computer-go: Most simple Go rules

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David Fotland <fotland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is correct, but the use of pass stones means that no matter which way 
> they count, they are
> using Chinese scoring :)  There is no penalty for playing inside your own 
> territory after the dame are filled.

This is not true. If I play inside my territory after dame is filled 
I lose a point if I use Japanese scoring. There are always two pass-stones
at the end, so they don't matter.
ie. - I play inside (-1 pt)
    - you pass (a stone)
    - I pass (a stone)
-> I lost a point compared to
    - I pass (a stone)
    - you pass (a stone)

David Fotland <fotland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I guess we will not agree here :)  I think that a pro playing with superko, 
> could set up a
> position where it would be very difficult to remember which kos had been 
> taken in what order.

That might be true. But this pro will play another pro who should
be equally skilled.

Christoph