The correct komi value assuming both players are perfect. Or, black utilize his advantage (maybe in an early stage) perfectly. Actual players, even strong pros, are not perfect and cannot fully utilize their advantages. As a conclusion, white is favored.
Hideki Aja Huang: <CAJbO_wGku1M1hzDScsyhYq439BkN5m-hrne4ejT=2v52erc...@mail.gmail.com>: >Hi all, > >As you might know the Chinese professional player Ke Jie is like an >erupting volcano, triumphant in many domestic and international Go >competitions. > >In the interview at > >http://sports.sina.com.cn/go/2015-11-04/doc-ifxkhqea3033663.shtml > >Ke Jie said in his opinion on 19x19 komi 6.5 or 7.5 favors White. That >seems consistent to MCTS's behavior? i.e. on the empty board, with komi >7.5, Black's win rate is usually between 46% and 48% meaning White is >ahead. As the current top pro, Ke Jie's viewpoint is very interesting. :) > >Aja >---- inline file >_______________________________________________ >Computer-go mailing list >Computer-go@computer-go.org >http://computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go -- Hideki Kato <mailto:hideki_ka...@ybb.ne.jp> _______________________________________________ Computer-go mailing list Computer-go@computer-go.org http://computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go