The Essence of Game Theory: From Nash Equilibrium to Alpha-Beta Pruning - YouTube
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Chess AIs don't think like humans — they exploit Nash Equilibrium and Minimax logic to find moves no human would, revealing how rational strategy actually works under perfect competition.
Game TheoryNash EquilibriumMinimax AlgorithmAlpha-Beta Pruning
Theory Briefing
- Chess AIs use Minimax to assume the opponent always plays optimally, turning every move into a worst-case scenario calculation.
- Nash Equilibrium explains why rational players lock into strategies where no one can benefit by unilaterally changing course.
- Alpha-Beta Pruning supercharges Minimax by eliminating losing branches early, showing how intelligence is often about what you ignore.