Re:AlphaGo documentary (2020) [video]
by zeven7 on Monday September 13, 2021 @01:40PM
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> That is the crux of it though; we're seeing the same effect as every time a new strong player arises.
Ok, I agree with you there. It's like AlphaGo is the next in the line of Dosaku -> Shusaku -> Go Seigen. These types of players that have revolutionized the game have been very rare, and I see AlphaGo as fitting into that mold.
> That doesn't scream "wow, this is like when chess engines discovered impossible new lines!".
I admittedly don't know enough about chess to understand this aspect of the discussion.
Ok, I agree with you there. It's like AlphaGo is the next in the line of Dosaku -> Shusaku -> Go Seigen. These types of players that have revolutionized the game have been very rare, and I see AlphaGo as fitting into that mold.
> That doesn't scream "wow, this is like when chess engines discovered impossible new lines!".
I admittedly don't know enough about chess to understand this aspect of the discussion.