Bizarre Rules Question

[brent]

This is a theoretical question.

Let's say that you discovered a mathematical algorithm to win every
game of go but that the math was pretty complicated. Would you be
allowed to use calculator during a game to calculate your next move?

Would you be able to brin a blank sheet of paper to the game and a
pencil and use that to manually do the math to calculate your moves?

[SP]

brent schrieb:

Just my personal opinion.
1) Definitely not.
2) Why not? If you do the math manually, you will lose all
your games on time. :-)
Sergio

[Nick Wedd]

Here are the rules I have been asked to apply, to the events that I referee:

You may not use any mechanical device. In principle, your
own hand is a mechanical device, so you may not use your
fingers to count liberties.

You may write whatever you like on a sheet of paper, so long
as you explain everything you have written to your opponent
on request. For example, you may write down and add up the
sizes of all the territories.

Nick

[Robert Jasiek]

Typically tournament rules allow writing down the just already made
move but prohibit other aids.

http://home.snafu.de/jasiek/egfgtr.html
EGF GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES, §3.2:
"[...]
4. Study aids

During their game or its adjournment, players may not study the game
on another board or use any material or machines for study purposes.
Players may not seek advice from third parties, but may consult
referees regarding rules.

5. Recording

If a recording medium of any kind is used, the move must be completed
before it is recorded."

[Reinhold Burger]

Hello Nick:

What if I have difficulty reading out a long ladder (or a loose ladder)
in my head?

If I had enough time, would I be allowed to play out the sequence
off the board, on a game record sheet, using a pencil to draw the
stones?

It sounds like this is prohibited under the first rule, but allowed
under the second :)

Reinhold

[Richard Mullens]

Don't know about that, but a player may leave the board and watch a
higher ranking game with a view to getting inspiration for his own
game - or he could saunter over to the table where books are on sale
to refresh his memory regarding some joseki.

There are many ways to cheat and as long as you aren't found out it
doesn't matter.

[Nick Wedd]

Don't try either of these in the London Open. The referee will be
watching you.

Nick