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Either the white player would win in 100% of matches, or the black player would win 100% of matches. Go rules prevent draws by giving Black a non-integer score
by SonOfLilit 10y ago
Either the white player would win in 100% of matches, or the black player would win 100% of matches.
Go rules prevent draws by giving Black a non-integer score bonus (this is called Komi, http://senseis.xmp.net/?Komi); http://senseis.xmp.net/?Komi); By definition of "perfect play", a Black perfect player either always wins games, or a White perfect player always beats him.
- pmontra 10y agoYour reasoning is correct but the bonus score (komi) is given to white, which is second to move and is behind in the race at building territory (the thing that gets scored).