Up to equivalence, there aren’t nine distinct opening moves. There are only three. If it isn’t immediately clear to you what “up to equivalence” means here, I urge you to try and figure it out ...

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Tic tac toe is a classic game. It can be played virtually anywhere and on anything, from a bar napkin to a computer screen to a chic wooden set. However, while the game may appear simple, that is ...