The identity of the mysterious shogi who won the game against the world top shogi player against the game is Google AlphaGo

ByAlexandre Keledjian

From the end of 2016 to the beginning of 2017 the Go siteToyo Go"When"Wildlife game"Mysterious account" Master "appeared, JapaneseYuta Ii six crownAnd ChineseCar · JieMr. and others such as the top players have been defeated one after another and it became a topic, but the identity of that mysterious shogi playerI defeated Mr. Lee Se-dul in March 2016Google revealed that it is "AlphaGo".

Mysterious account "Master" suddenly descended to the dovek Go and defeated the top players including the world champion one by one. That surprising strength became a hot topic on the Internet.

A monster named Master won 40 world championships against world top champions and other top champions! It is!
The strongest in Japan challenges Master. Hang in there!
It is being relayed by field foxhttps://t.co/xti1rBcUENPic.twitter.com/r31mnyoC81

- Wildlife Go (@webigojp)January 2, 2017

And, on January 5 led the Google's Artificial Intelligence Laboratory DeepMindDemis HasabisHe revealed that he was doing informal test of AlphaGo's prototype at "Toyo Go" and "Doobu Go." One of the prototypes was "Master", and another one was testing the account "Magister". Mr. Hasabis commented, "Thank you for those who played with Master and Magister at Oriental Go and Doobi Go, and those who watched the game!"

Excited to share an update on#AlphaGoIt is!Pic.twitter.com/IT5HGBmYDr

- Demis Hassabis (@ demishassabis)January 4, 2017

According to Mr. Hasabis, it is planned that the official test of the new AlphaGo will be done in the latter half of 2017. The battle with Mr. Lee Se - dul last time attracted attention from all over the world, so it will take great hope for the next battle.

In addition, "Master" who was playing "Wolfing Go" repeatedly won the momentum and left a phenomenal record of 60 consecutive wins by January 5.

Defeat Mr. Koji with overwhelming strength! Alpha Go (Master) 's strength is no longer an immeasurable area, as she keeps humans away with a brilliant rush of hands and terrible aspect control power. I think that this 60 consecutive wins tells the beginning of the new era to the Go world and modern society! ️Pic.twitter.com/5O0zkn0iJd

- Wildlife Go (@webigojp)January 4, 2017