Re: [computer-go] Learning : was Chess programs versus go programs

[Arend Bayer <arend.bayer@xxxxxx>]

Hi Frank,

On Wed, 8 Dec 2004, Frank de Groot wrote:
> appropriate techniques for each module, using extreme prejudice. When I
> started this pattern system, everybody told me I should not do it (not even
> for Joseki). They said things like: "Fusek and Joseki are not so important".
> Imagine how much determination you must have to spend 2 years on a module
> when the best Go programmers and very strong Go players tell you things
> like: "This has no use, this will not work" etc.. :)

I think you would now be able to prove the opposite. Try a hybrid go
engine: ask your pattern system and GNU Go for an opinion about the next
move. Earlier in the game, or when your pattern system is rather sure
about the right move, play the move it suggests. Later in the game, or
when GNU Go's top move has an outstanding value (compared to the rest),
follow GNU Go's opinion.

I wouldn't be surprised if you got a good winning percentage when
playing against GNU Go (or other go programs).

(You could easily setup the communication to GNU Go via GTP.)

Arend

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