[Computer-go] How well does pure monte carlo play?

[Matthew Woodcraft]

Hiroshi Yamashita wrote:
> If CGOS rank is right, myCtest-10k-UCT is around 8k on KGS.
> But I think pure MC+UCT is not so strong.
> CGOS 19x19 population is few, so it is not reliable.
> For example, RandomGo's rate 505 is maybe overrated.

Ah, yes. Looking at the cross-table for myCtest-10k-UCT, it has 104/104
against myCtest-10k, 0/144 against Gnugo level 8ish, and 3/34 against
intermediate opponents.

I don't think there's enough information for any kind of ranking there.

-M-