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published_at: "2026-10-02T14:11:24.000Z"
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source_urls: ["https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/ai-finally-beat-the-best-stratego-player-in-history-and-did-it-on-a-budget/","https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49933740"]
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# With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI–until now

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**Published:** 2026-10-02T14:11:24.000Z
**Category:** Research
**Topics:** inference

## Summary

Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/ai-finally-beat-the-best-stratego-player-in-history-and-did-it-on-a-budget/>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49933740>)