Hello all,
The total prize money pool from which various prizes will be awarded
will be at least $1250.
The uncertainty in the distribution is because we may wish to keep
some prize money for computer programs that compete against humans. At
the Cotsen Open in Los Angeles, programs have entered in a bracket of
12k to 8k players and there was a prize for the best program.
Something similar may happen at the Congress. It does seem like a good
idea to at least have some kind of a demonstration game between a
human and the winning program, but a few such games including the top
few programs might be nice too. Play against humans may be different
than play against humans.
Another possible use of the money would be to buy really cool
trophies. It is my personal view that money spent is forgotten,
however strong a motivator money may seem to be, but a trophy is
lasting proof of success.
I plan to enter my program SlugGo, which will require the permission
of the GNU Go folks. It is my opinion that derivative programs like
SlugGo that are based upon open source code should be eligible for
trophies and recognition of where they place in the tournament, but
should not be eligible for cash prizes ... but that is my opinion and
a not yet a specific decision of the TD.
Sincerely,
David G Doshay
President and Treasurer
Hierarchical Systems Research Foundation
On 9, Jun 2008, at 10:25 AM, Peter Drake wrote:
Prizes
Prize money has been donated by Hierarchical Systems Research
Foundation and other anonymous donors. At a minimum, the following
prizes will be awarded:
1st place $400
2nd place $200
3rd place $100
4th place $50
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