Re: [computer-go] Perfect sub-tree move path (was Brute Force...)...

[Don Dailey <drd@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Mark,

A  chess master I  knew compared  chess to  tic-tac-toe and  said that
anyone can learn to play a  perfect game of tic-tac-toe, it just takes
some  people  longer.  He  believes  that  any reasonably  intelligent
person can  reach any level of  playing ability in chess,  if they are
willing  to put  in time  and a  great deal  of effort.   He  thinks a
persons life-span  may be one of  the only limiting  factors, since it
will take a lot more time for some than others.

I once  heard a  study was  done that made  a very  strong correlation
between  playing  strength at  chess  and  the  amount of  time  spent
"consumed" by the game.  Bobby  Fischer was considered one of the very
best ever,  and it  is well known  that he  spent more time  than most
other grandmasters studying and playing the game.  The study seemed to
indicate  that  chess playing  strength  didn't  involve much  natural
ability, just hard work.

But this  is one of  those things I  know very little about.   I agree
with you however, that hard work is the biggest factor.

- Don




   From: "Mark Boon" <tesuji@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
   Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:31:05 -0200

   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: computer-go-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
   > [mailto:computer-go-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jim O'Flaherty,
   > Jr.
   > Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 17:26
   > To: computer-go
   > Subject: Re: [computer-go] Perfect sub-tree move path (was Brute
   > Force...)...
   >
   >
   > Don,
   >
   > I like the idea that a player must learn more to get better as
   > opposed to just having natural
   > talent.  It will be enjoyable to see how Go continues to grow and change.

   This seems like a strange idea to me. 'Natural talent' to me just means
   someone is able to learn a particular skill faster than others usually can.
   Not all the natural talent in the world will make you a better player if you
   don't use it to learn more.

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