Buried down in a thread about memorizing pro games was a link to a web app someone build which analyzes your playing style. Here’s the link: http://gostyle.j2m.cz/webapp.html
Simply upload around 40 games (I did 43 but only 37 got analyzed, possibly due to game length?), and the app will analyze your balance of moyo based vs. territorial play, classic vs. novel moves, calm vs. aggressive play, thickness vs. shinogi, tell you which pros are similar to you, and estimate your strength. I had fun checking my results, so I thought I’d provide a link somewhere that’s not buried in another thread
The tool evaluates my strength as 15 kyu KGS, compared to my actual 17 kyu rank on OGS which I thought was inflated (I still regard myself as a “just past TPK”).
Could a more experienced player elaborate on my style?
For joseki, I switch between low Chinese, nirensei (with keima approach) and sanrensei, following up with the few elementary sequences that I remember (like 3-3 corner invasion) or whatever Josekipedia recommends. That may be why I am rated classic.
Then I simply try to keep my groups connected and opposing groups separated. I handle basic tactics well enough (for my level) when they arise but do not start unnecessary fights. Very safe and calm, I guess?
The above is contradicted by my apparent slight preference for moyos, which is confusing. Is that explained by taking obvious big points (which may include the centre, if open) and always playing on the same side (never diagonally opposite corners)?
Funny that the same style/strength apps get rediscovered over and over again. Somewhat indicates that go community is bad at keeping them in obvious places.
Funnily enough, I analysed AquaBot (9d+) and this estimated a rank of 2d KGS http://gostyle.j2m.cz/WAPP_RES/1feda241-ab74-4a79-b9e9-538c08fcc8fd/ Which is absurd, given AquaBot plays at a top professional level.
So this website may be good up until around 5 kyu, after that it may not be so helpful. I found the analysis interesting however. It seems high strength player needs fighting spirit with novel moves.
