Sprague-Grundy theorem

English

Etymology

The theorem and its proof encapsulate the main results of a theory discovered independently by R. P. Sprague (1935) and P. M. Grundy (1939).

Proper noun

the Sprague-Grundy theorem

  1. (combinatorial game theory) A theorem stating that every impartial game under the normal play convention is equivalent to a nimber.
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