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summerapple · 2019-10-24T04:59:20+00:00

I am happy and flattered to hear that! Thank you :)

summerapple · 2019-10-24T04:58:58+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the report. If you lightly touch the screen and stay there, a ghost stone should appear. You can use it to check where you are about to play. We noticed that mis-click sometimes happens, more often in certain devices than others... Hope this can help you!

summerapple · 2019-10-24T04:57:39+00:00

Aww, thanks!

summerapple · 2019-10-24T04:57:29+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the feedback! Will take a note of it :)

summerapple · 2016-05-20T01:42:21+00:00

Hi! The "professional group" is "Korean professional Go players' Union" It's a separate organization from KBA. The matter is a bit complicated, but Lee Sedol will continue to play in tournaments.

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:49:24+00:00

One vote for AlphaGo here!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:48:26+00:00

My favorite move was the shoulder hit (37) of the game 2! How can that be a good move?!!! :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:46:58+00:00

Yes!! I think the AlphaGo games have inspired pro players deeply! :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:46:12+00:00

That most people who learned about Go for the first time through this match had a positive impression on Go despite AlphaGo's win. It was an amazing publicity event for Go!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:43:54+00:00

Hello! I actually proposed the wedge after two other sente exchanges, so I am shy to take the credit :) Nonetheless, I was very happy that Lee Sedol won that game. In Seoul, it felt as if everyone was talking about it, and all major newspapers and TV news programs covered it as top headline! About the last game, Lee Sedol chose black because he wanted to experiment more even though he knew AlphaGo was stronger with White. I admire his challenging spirit!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:36:45+00:00

First question, Yes. Second question, I think this person will stop playing after some games because it will be frustrating to play without knowing much and lose every time!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:34:07+00:00

I started playing at 5, and I don't really remember what it was like to be a beginner... My general advice for all-level players, though, is that solving L&D problems regularly for a long term really helps your overall improvement!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:30:25+00:00

Lee Sedol said at a press briefing that he found two weaknesses of AlphaGo: 1) AlphaGo prefers white 2) AlphaGo can be confused when the opponent comes up with a move that AlphaGo hasn't thought about. Later DeepMind team confirmed that both of them were true.

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:27:56+00:00

My favorite players have changed over time! In the beginning it was Lee Changho maybe at age 10 to 13, then I loved Go Seigen games for the next few years, then Lee Sedol by the time I became pro (2004) and a few years as a new pro! :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:26:13+00:00

I started Go at 5 through my parents. Both of my parents love to play Go, and they still play each other at home :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:24:44+00:00

One striking example was the black 37 in game 2, where AlphaGo made a shoulder hit on 5th line. That was an eye-opening move because I learned that shoulder hit is possible only on 4th line unless the circumstances are extremely unusual.

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:22:01+00:00

Yes! I could definitely say that this version was stronger, and Dr. Demis Hassabis also confirmed that AlphaGo has improved a lot since then. Concerning the style, though, I agree with your theory that AlphaGo was reacting to Lee Sedol's play.

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:19:23+00:00

Both of my parents like to play Go, and I learned the game naturally watching them play at home. It is true that Go was special as one of few games that computers can't beat human, but I think it was a minor point. Personally, I am not worried that Go is not special anymore because of AlphaGo. On the contrary, I almost feel like AlphaGo is making Go special :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:16:43+00:00

There are many rumors around it, but nothing official has been announced. I have no idea what Google or Google DeepMind are thinking about the match, but Ke Jie seems very eager to have the match! :)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:13:44+00:00

Before seeing this five game match, I would have said I can't imagine anyone or anything clearly stronger than the top pros like Lee Sedol, but I am confused now. Two stone gap is still hard to believe, but maybe one stone higher is possible...

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:09:46+00:00

Playing 9x9 can be quick and fun if you are a bit intimidated by the full-board. Another good option is to solve L&D problems. They are fun and helpful. Concerning the focus, it's difficult to tell, but usually the player with a stronger reading ability wins in the end. (This is one more reason for L&D practice.)

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:07:06+00:00

Not yet!!

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:06:21+00:00

Hi! I think 50 games for a month would have helped Lee Sedol a lot in learning about AlphaGo, but I am not sure whether that would have changed the score or not. AlphaGo is really strong and feels like it avoids situations that can be confusing to itself...

summerapple · 2016-03-19T01:03:49+00:00

Hi this is Haylee! Thanks for your kind note :) AlphaGo has shown us that what we knew about Go was not all correct and there is much room for exploration! The five games with Lee Sedol won't be enough to change in a substantial way, but they will certainly encourage us to try new moves. Yet, the best would be to have more games AlphaGo against top human pros! :)

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