A strategy consisting of possible moves and a probability distribution (collection of weights) which corresponds to how frequently each move is to be played.
A player would only use a mixed strategy when she is indifferent between several pure strategies,
and when keeping the opponent guessing is desirable - that is, when the opponent can benefit from knowing the next move.
updated: 15 August 2005
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