Lee Sedol vs Western Pros

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I missed this game. I didn't see the schedule posted.



edit: sgf correction. and added player comments

[p2501]

I missed this game. I didn't see the schedule posted.

I don't get at all

*edited

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I don't get at all

eek...
that's because I made a mistake in my transcription. sorry about that.

I've corrected my earlier post.
and feel free to compare with the original for any other errors: http://go9dan.com/Home/Gibo/1312

[Uberdude]

So next game 2 stones. Any bets if this is enough for the first win? My feeling is no. Against other 9ps maybe, but Lee is not any old 9p.

[topazg]

I agree - My gut feeling from the games is they seem kinda rather like shidougo to me.

[Uberdude]

shidougo

= teaching game, to save others looking it up on Sensei's

[DeFlow]

I agree - My gut feeling from the games is they seem kinda rather like shidougo to me.

I'm really interested in what you mean by this. Do you mean that the difference in level is obvious? Or is there some way you can gather from the playing style that Lee Sedol is playing these games as teaching games? If so, how?

[topazg]

I agree - My gut feeling from the games is they seem kinda rather like shidougo to me.

I'm really interested in what you mean by this. Do you mean that the difference in level is obvious? Or is there some way you can gather from the playing style that Lee Sedol is playing these games as teaching games? If so, how?

Not only do the easiness of the games feel that way (I watch a lot of his pro title tournament games, and these games simply don't compare to things like his encounters with Gu Li with respect to playing on the edge, it's like he's just gently brushing off a semi-competitive opponent), but his comments at the end definitely feel like a tutor explaining to his student where his mistakes were, rather than a game discussion amongst equals. I don't mean that to sound critical of him, so much as it's just the impression he gives about how he feels about the strength difference.

He commented on how "good" the opening was of the American pro he played recently, and that it was "up to" the standards of Korean and Chinese pros (note, this is professionals in general, not title level 9 dans), so it's quite clear there's an underlying sentiment that "good start guys, but you've still got a long way to go - here are some helpful game review comments to speed you along the way".

Just my observations anyway

[golem7]

I love this series! I've often wondered what the strength difference between the top of the go world and the top of the "western" go world really is! Now it seems I'll finally get an answer! does anyone have any idea how Ilya Shikshin compares to the US pros? He seems like the top of Europe at the moment. Were there ever any match-ups? Maybe there should be something like a ryder go cup?

[Uberdude]

I think Andy is a bit stronger than Ilya (but not more than komi). With the disclaimer that people might not play their best online (but it's still a good indicator IMO) Andy is usually KGS 9d and occasionally drops to 8d, where Ilya is a solid 8d. I don't know so much about Gansheng, probably he and Ilya are about the same.

[deja]

Just sayin...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/320882 ... mbled.html

[logan]

It's often more difficult to play with a handicap than an even game, so I don't read too much into these results.

However, it would be foolish for anyone to think that there isn't a difference between Yi Sedol and the new American pros.

Also, any players of these strengths can find mistakes in their peers' games with only a little hindsight and thought... Even I can find mistakes in amateur 8/9 dan games and many professional games, but (for me) it doesn't mean I am stronger or that the players I am critiquing are weaker. More broadly than just this game series, it would be wise to exercise prudence in reading too much into a player's ability to critique others.

[topazg]

Also, any players of these strengths can find mistakes in their peers' games with only a little hindsight and thought... Even I can find mistakes in amateur 8/9 dan games and many professional games, but (for me) it doesn't mean I am stronger or that the players I am critiquing are weaker. More broadly than just this game series, it would be wise to exercise prudence in reading too much into a player's ability to critique others.

It wasn't the ability to critique I was commenting on, so much as the tone and approach of the critique.

[Uberdude]

It wasn't the ability to critique I was commenting on, so much as the tone and approach of the critique.

I don't know how much one can read into the tone given Lee, afaik, doesn't speak English.

[logan]

It wasn't the ability to critique I was commenting on, so much as the tone and approach of the critique.

I wasn't replying to your post, so no worries : )