Re: [computer-go] Mass estimation of game results?

[Darren Cook <darren@xxxxxxxxx>]

>> On the other hand, if you think the game was a resign then the winning
>> player was the person who made the last move :-). So if that correlates
>> with gnugo's guess it is more reliable.
>>
> Is that always true? Do pros always resign on their own move? If so,
> then you just saved me a lot of work =)
> 
> Can someone verify this? Is it unheard of for a pro to resign after he
> has made a move, but before his opponent has responded?

Resign is a move, so you can only resign when it is your turn (AFAIK).
You said your data was server games so I think this will always apply
there. I don't know the details of pro game protocol, but I think it
would be strange to play then resign. It would be, well, unprofessional.

Darren
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