[computer-go] How to change the influence function?

Hello, I am trying to implement a new influence function in GNU Go version 3.6. I have two questions about this issue. The first question is how to prove the new influence function is better the old one. I believe it can be said the new influence function is better if the new GNU Go wins

[computer-go] Calculate the number of stones in the same group?

Hello, I am looking for an efficient data structure and algorithm to calculate the number of stones in the same group. I believe this should've been done by someone else earlier. But I couldn't find anything directly related so far when I searched the web and the archives. My closest guess

RE: Re: [computer-go] computer Go article in The Economist

Dear all, In the Economist, two Hungarian guys are mentioned. Do you guys know who they are? Do they have a website? Thank you in advance! Yours truly, Tae-Hyung ___ computer-go mailing list computer-go@computer-go.org