[Computer-go] Some newbie questions

[Joona Kiiski]

Hi everyone!

In last few years I've spend a lot of time with computer chess,
but in general I found Go much more interesting than chess.

I have zero experience in writing go program, but I've read with
great interest about Monte Carlo playouts being a highly effective
new weapon in computer go.

Question 1: How does one playout go? Are you using completely
random moves or something smarter?

Question 2: Are there some (preferably high-quality) open-source
programs around? I took a look at GnuGo, but it's terribly complex
and seems to presents era before MC-breakthrough.

Question 3: Are there standardized protocols which allow programs
easily play against each others? Are there GUIs or tourney managers
to easily play a lot of engine-engine matches.

If the conditions are right, I might want to try Go-programming in near
future...

Joona Kiiski
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