Precise calculation of endgame moves' values - info?

[Kanin]

Hi!

I am looking for tips on good places to read up on and learn about how to calculate precise values of endgame moves. I've been looking at the stuff on Sensei's and I've noticed that there are some experts on these things. Has any of these experts compiled information online? Is there a book on this subject?

I am familiar with the basics of calculating the endgame, but I would like to know more.

Thanks!

[emeraldemon]

"Mathematical Go: Chilling Gets the Last Point" by Elwyn Berlekamp and David Wolfe is the source for most of the very precise endgame calculation stuff. It's the application of John Conway's work on mathematical games to Go specifically (see also the "Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays" series for the general theory).

Bill Spight has done some research in this area, if hunt around online you can find some pdfs of research papers.

[Bill Spight]

There is a lot of stuff on Sensei's but it is not so easy to find.

The Method of Multiples gives a basic rationale for traditional (and modern) evaluation of positions. The evaluation of positions comes first. The evaluation of moves is derived from the values of positions.

http://senseis.xmp.net/?MethodOfMultiples

There are some exercises that illustrate how to calculate values.

http://senseis.xmp.net/?BeginnersEndgameExercises

Several results are shown in the Miai Values List.

http://senseis.xmp.net/?MiaiValuesList

The discussion also contains material of value. The discussion between me and Robert Pauli gets quite detailed.

http://senseis.xmp.net/?MiaiValuesList%2FDiscussion

Also, several years ago I detailed a method on rec.games.go. I also posed several problems there. Tim Hunt, Bill Taylor, Barry Phease, and Simon Goss are names that you might also use in searching.

You will also find some of my problems here.

Last but not least, there is Kyle Blocher's wonderful lecture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbgQ9jvhZS0

[cyndane]

It's the application of John Conway's work on mathematical games to Go specifically (see also the "Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays" series for the general theory).

It is nice to see this book advertised! R.K Guy was one of my maths professors. What a cool guy!