Re: computer-go: Go4++ IGS ranking

["Michael Reiss" <mick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> A problem for computers on IGS is that most people challenge stronger
> players, not weaker, and they often take fewer handicaps than the
> ranks would indicate.  So the program has some upsets with weaker players
> at the wrong handicap, which drags down the handicap, but no corresponding
> upsets with stronger players.  If the programs challenged players 1 or 2
ranks
> stronger it would make a  big difference I think.
>
> david

Just for the record I should say that none of the games in my
stats were with handicap stones.

Mick.