Re: [computer-go] how to have a computer go tournament?

[David G Doshay <ddoshay@xxxxxxx>]

This is a problem that pops up and gets discussed every now and then, 
usually with some discussion of outdated protocols v.s. newer 
networking technology.

We are working on a "game referee" that would sit between 2 Go playing 
computers. We use our prototype now to play games between our SlugGo 
code and Many Faces of Go. It is loosely based upon the No Name Go 
Server. We are working towards making the system robust enough and 
having it understand enough protocols that most any existing program 
that can electronically communicate will be able to sit on one side of 
the referee and play against a program on the other side.

When will the Cotsen Open be held? I do not know if we will be ready 
enough for you to try it, or for us to bring it to LA and run it for 
you. I am also in the greater San Jose area, and could come to LA, 
although our SlugGo runs on a cluster and the cluster does not travel 
... but I am working on that.

David

On 20, Jan 2005, at 8:38 PM, Ray Tayek wrote:

> hi, we have the cotsen open go tournament usually every year here in 
> los angeles. i suggested to eric that he entertain the idea of having 
> some kind of computer go tournament or maybe even having the programs 
> somehow play in the handicap section of the tournament after seeing 
> the post here on: "
> IKAT-SIKS Symposium 'Go at the frontiers of AI' ". and forwarding it 
> to him. he requested some ideas on how this might work.
>
> i have no clue, not having ever seen a computer go tournament  and so 
> i am requesting your advice. frankly it sounds like a big hassle, but 
> maybe somebody has it down to a science? i don't know where the 
> authors of any of the programs live, but maybe there are some near la? 
> is it at all feasible to have human vs computer play in an event like 
> this? unfortunately this is an aga tournament and so there are a lot 
> of brain damaged rules, but maybe they need not all apply to the 
> handicap section (don't  know). perhaps there is some way to start out 
> small?
>
> being a programmer and a go player i really would like to see progress 
> in the programs, so even a demo between two programs that could be 
> viewed on a projector would be a start (albeit a minuscule one). if 
> any of this could be introduced into the tournament, we could just 
> improve on it each year.
>
> any pointers will be appreciated.
>
> thanks
>
> ---
> ray tayek <http://tayek.com/>, co-chair <http://www.ocjug.org/>, 
> actively seeking telecommuting work.
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