Q: is it best to have two at diagonal or two together or does it not matter at the start?

My Answer: Ya know, I don't think the statistical advantages have been researched. I know that white has an ever-so-slight advantage over black when starting with the traditional diagonal position. The difference is about 0.12%. The non-traditional starting position, such as the one we're using in this game, is not allowed in most tournament play. In official reversi (othello) tournaments, the diagonal start position is already set and the first move is made from there. As far as I know, the option to change the starting position is found only on Goldtoken. Back to your question: As far as I can tell, there is no distinct statistical advantage for either player in starting one way over the other. I think this would be a great quesion for the reversi db, don't you think? I'll post it.

Thoughts anyone?

John Baker: I've always wondered also - being just a casual Reversi player (far from being an expert or anything).

Personally, if I can - I try NOT to start with a diagonal start position if possible - just since in the back of my mind, I know most "experts" probable play that game that way - and doing that might "mess" them up some. Of course it does not work and I still lose - but O'well - worth the try.

Is anyone going to the dutch championship in Alkmaar tomorrow ?
(It's my hometown, but my gf is celebrating her birthday so i cant go have a look :( (or particpate ;)))

i am not sure if only dutch people are allowed to participate though

How about that name for a game? ;) Well, the rules are quite simple but it's just an untested raw idea.

Combine sphere rules (torus rules i know just like sphere froglet) with reversi, this eliminates the hiriarchy of the squares on the board, making ach square even vulnerable.

joshi tm: another version is octoreversi... i played and is very interesting with eight corners!!!

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Reversi 6x6 - I need 3 players more
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Hello. I just caught someone playing every move from beginning to end straight from WZebra. Do I report this to someone? Thank you

1926: yes, is possible, but is difficult to catch the cheater...

1926: I don't really know what the real procedure should be. Maybe you should report it to Fencer. Anyway its not easy to foolproofly prove someone is using a program to win..

sarok: All 32 moves from WZebra (look ahead 24 moves) from top to finish leave very little room to doubt. As you know, no human can even go close to match that. If you send me a private message I'll give you name and game so you can judge for yourself.

puupia: Same with you puupia, send me a private message so you can judge for yourself.

1926: i see, and i confirm your ideas, but is to difficult to say... only we can inform to Fencer? i don't know... other players have play helped's with computer app i remember the suspect "TTTTT" or others... is a problem for our BKR not for they... the cheaters don't play a lot of games... invite player a fast game...

If people want to use a program then we need a box check to let people know when choosing the game that a computer program is being used... On another site the top player is uisng the Wzwbra program...

Orlandu: you know if the cheaters check the box? i think is a momentary solution... Another solution is demand a friend to follow the game and confirm the cheating/use the program... similar to a external judge.

Random Reversi

iOthello.net (not running now) had a random game version which was played alot

details:- http://xot.xmav.eu/aboutxot.php?lang=en


would players here use it if was added to this site

The_Burglar: Sounds quite interesting. I would definitely like to try it. Studying openings is something i've never been too keen on doing and this version should remove atleast some of the need for that..

The_Burglar: i know Borja, owner of iothello, they have problems with the server, i hope they rescue the project.

start with the four centre squares with Diagonally matching colours, ideally with the first valid moves been c4,d3,e6 and f5

The_Burglar:
its now available at
www.eothello.com
and playok.com

any one to join the 8x8 team for a team torunament??

Come and join Brian's 1971 Pub to be part of the 3 reversi tournaments that start June 15th. Great fun and competition. SO please request a membership today.