> > 1. I do not see a way to do this but running on same hardware (e.g. > Amazon EC2 with graphic card). Even this is unfair, as programs might > be optimized to other configurations (cluster) > > First, there is the question is fairness is even desirable. But also, as you say, it is really impossible to make an event "fair", even with identical hardware, because this will give the reverse advantage to programs that put a premium on resource conservation in their design. And with the new CNN developments, it would be a shame to put resource limits to the top of the agenda.
As a Kibitz, I would have an added trivial wish: force a minimum time consumption on the first moves of 9*9 games. It's annoying as a spectator to have the first 8 moves or so just spit out on the board, forcing you to go back to see what happened there. It would also slightly lessen the advantage of bots with books. Stefan
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