What You'll Find on the Blog
Every article fits into one of five topics. Pick the one that matches what you want to learn, or scroll down to see the newest posts.
| Topic | What You'll Learn | Start Here |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy | Openings, forks, and how to stop losing. | How to Win |
| History | Where the game came from, and how old it really is. | The History |
| Game theory | The math behind why perfect play always ends in a draw. | The Math |
| Coding tutorials | How to build the board and teach a computer to play it. | Browse below |
| Classroom ideas | Printable boards and simple lesson plans for teachers. | Kids Page |
Why Follow This Blog
Two things make this blog worth a bookmark.
Written by People Who Play the Game
These guides aren't outsourced to writers who have never opened the board. The same team behind the rules page and the computer opponents on this site writes and checks every article here.
New Guides on a Set Schedule
New posts go up on a regular schedule, not all at once. Check back often to catch new strategy tips, history notes and classroom ideas as we publish them.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you only read one article, make it something that answers a question you already have. Curious whether the game is even beatable? Start with what a fork actually is - It's the single idea behind almost every win. Want the short version of the rules first? The rules page covers that in two minutes flat.