Re: [computer-go] 9x9 Ratings

[Don Dailey <drd@xxxxxxx>]

Yes, I agree with this.  The main source of error in this way
of rating is the lack of pressure to win.   When the result
does not matter there is less motive to win and I think this
falls into that general category. 

In my opinion,  assuming undo is not involved, we could probably
deduct about 1 kyu to get a more realistic rating. 

- Don



   Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 05:29:10 -0800 (PST)
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   > I realized another source of error in the ranking of
   > weak bots (such
   > as mine).  People try to not just win the game, but
   > to control the
   > entire board.  This sometimes results in a loss even
   > though the person
   > could have easily defeated the bot if they would
   > have played more
   > conservatively.

   that's a common mistake when there's a very large
   perceived gap between the strength of players.
   they deserve the loss for trying to play that way.
   i'm not sure that it's a source of error.

   s.



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