Category Archives: Go

Researching Computer Go

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Steve

So, much to my surprise, the National Research Foundation has agreed to fund my proposed research project into Computer Go. So now I have vacancies for Masters and PhD students, with a little bit of money to help potential students … Continue reading →

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Social calendar

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Steve

Hmm. It’s been about a month since my last update. This post will basically give a real short summary of our social calendar this last month. If you want more details on any specific event, please leave a comment. 5 … Continue reading →

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SA Open and other Go news

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Steve

I can’t believe it’s been over 3 weeks since my last general update. Mea culpa, I’m afraid. But before I get on to the news for the last 3 weeks, I owe Tim (at least) a report on my activities … Continue reading →

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10 cool links

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Steve

I hope to make posts like these on occasion in future. In the course of my day, I browse to many interesting sites. I note the ones I find more fascinating, and then post them here when I’ve collected a … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Conspiracy Theories, Go, History, Idealism, Links, Linux, Machine Learning, Religion, Research, Resources, Technology | 2 Comments

SA Open, here I come

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Steve

Later today, I’m flying up to Joburg with 2 mates from the Stellenbosch club, Jaco and Rory, to take part in this year’s South African Open Go championships. This year’s tournament takes place in Soweto, which will be a new … Continue reading →

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Experience with the kill-all game

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Steve

Following an idea proposed by Alex Dinerchtein, 1p, in issue 41 of the GoAma newsletter, I gave the kill-all game a whirl at our club meeting last night. The idea is that 17 handicap stones, placed with free placement, is … Continue reading →

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Planet Go

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Steve

Planet Go is an aggregator of blogs by Go players, so you can find the interesting bits quicker by visiting less sites, unless the article is interesting. Check it out, you go players. I’ll be adding it to my blogroll, … Continue reading →

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Missing Go tonight

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Steve

Tonight, I will be missing our club’s Go meeting voluntarily for the first time in a long while. Usually when I miss it, I am out of town, or something REALLY important has popped up. But tonight, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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The ethics of Go

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Steve

About 2 weeks ago, I was playing a game of Go at the Stellenbosch club against Jaco. I had to give him 2 stones, and felt I had to attack strongly from the beginning. I let this cloud my judgment … Continue reading →

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Konrad and Stacey in Palo Alto

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Steve

A few weeks ago, Konrad and Stacey held a farewell party at an Indian restaurant in the Gardens Centre in Cape Town. While the party was good, we were less than impressed with the buffet we were presented with. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Go | 3 Comments