Many Faces plays L10, which looks like it also breaks both ladders. -David
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Tromp Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 1:44 PM To: computer-go Subject: Re: [computer-go] Positions illustrative of computer stupidity ? On 11/23/06, Rémi Coulom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks John. I had not noticed that. > > Also, I would appreciate if some strong players could check this > position for correctness. I tried to make the position balanced so > that > if White does not play in the center, then it loses the game, and > if it > plays in the center, then it should win. But I am really not sure > at all > whether it is balanced or not. > > > I agree W loses if he loses both ladders, but the situation if white saves > one ladder is not so clear. Black still holds 4 corners and can reduce > w's territory around the ladder w saved. I'd say the odds are still in > black's favor. What would you change to make the position more balanced ? Try the attached version. regards, -John
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