Re: [computer-go] Ratings

[Erik van der Werf <E.vanderWerf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That seems possible. However, I think it has more to do with the 
structure of the game which (at least for 19x19) gives it a larger 
dynamic range.

Regards,
Erik


Robin Kramer wrote:
> Could the wider range of player strengths in Go compared to chess be due
> to either group having more players.  Maybe the probability of having
> players at the extremes would be more likely.
>
> Not to mention that with more players the opening search space will have
> been searched more rigorously, assuming that the intitial sequences which
> led to poor performance would be discarded, and that people playing the
> game learn from those who have played the game before.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Robin Kramer
>
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