Chase, John wrote:
I believe chess, go, etc., would be exceptions to that observation because the players cannot "conceal" any part of their positions. TMK the result of perfect play by both players at chess has not been determined.
But it is possible for a good player, who can afford to give up one move, to make a "senseless" one to throw the opponent off track. And sometimes this "senseless" move turns out to be a key play ten moves down the line.....
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