Sprague–Grundy function

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Grundy function
gptkbp:appliesTo impartial games
gptkbp:describes nimber value
gptkbp:field combinatorial game theory
gptkbp:form mex (minimum excludant)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sprague–Grundy function
gptkbp:introducedIn 1939
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:P._M._Grundy
gptkb:R._P._Sprague
gptkbp:property assigns non-negative integer to game position
value is nonzero for winning positions
value is zero for losing positions
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Nim
gptkbp:usedFor determining winning strategy
gptkbp:usedIn analysis of impartial games
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grundy’s_theorem
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7