Each of us at least once in our lives played the famous tic-tac-toe game, trying to build 3 crosses or 3 zeros in a row or diagonally on a nine-cell field. If you have practiced this game enough, you probably know that two experienced players always end the game in a draw, and this makes the game uninteresting for them. In this article you will read about how to win at tic-tac-toe, or at least not lose, and also learn all the tricks and secrets of beating this popular game. In addition, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the tic-tac-toe options on this page.
A little about the rules. The goal of the game is to line up 3 identical figures (3 crosses or 3 zeros) horizontally, vertically or diagonally on a nine-cell field in a row before your playing partner does. The game of tic-tac-toe begins with the player's move, who places a cross in any cell on the three by three playing field (we note right away that he has a much greater chance of winning than his opponent). After this, the second player places a zero in any free cell. Then the cross moves again. Then again zero. And this continues until:
First move of crosses. The most advantageous position is the middle of the playing field, or as marked in the diagram, cell No. 5. This is where your figure should be entered if this cell is free, and this is why beginner crosses always have an advantage. Through the central cell you can build the largest number of possible winning options: two diagonals, one horizontal and one vertical.
Second move of crosses. After you have made the first move by placing a cross in the center, you just have to wait for the enemy’s move. In general, he has only 2 possible options: place a zero in one of the “corner” cells (No. 1, No. 3, No. 7 and No. 9) or place his piece in cells No. 2, No. 4, No. 6 or No. 8. And it should be immediately noted that your ability to win fundamentally depends on this move.
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If the player chooses one of the off-diagonal cells No. 2, No. 4, No. 6 or No. 8, then you have a win-win strategy. In other words, you can win with 100% probability if you know how to act correctly. This algorithm is described in the diagram below. First of all, you need to place a cross with your second move in the corner square, forcing your opponent to defend. And after that, you occupy another free corner cell, as a result of which you have 2 rows, where only one cross is missing (this is shown in the last field of the diagram). Wherever your opponent puts his zero, you win anyway, having a backup strategy.
If your opponent chooses cells No. 1, No. 3, No. 7 and No. 9 with his first move, then you do not have an absolute winning strategy, and you should rely only on the further inattention of the second player, which is quite rare in such a simple game.
The third and subsequent moves of crosses. Further moves of “crosses” should be aimed at building 3 of your own pieces in a row, as well as at stopping unlikely, but still possible attempts "toe" to place 3 figures in a row.
If you happen to play with zeros, then in most cases you will only have to fight for a draw. However, you have a chance to win if you are playing with a completely inexperienced player.
The first move of zeros. If player No. 1 for some reason did not occupy the central cell, feel free to put a zero there and proceed further, relying on the strategy of crosses described above. But, most likely, the central cell will already be occupied by the time of your initial move. In this case, do not make the unforgivable mistake and do not put a zero in cells No. 2, No. 4, No. 6 or No. 8, but select only diagonal cells No. 1, No. 3, No. 7 and No. 9.
Second and subsequent moves. Further moves of the “zeroes” should be aimed at stopping the attempts of the “crosses” to place 3 pieces in a row, and also, if possible, to build 3 pieces in a row zeros, which is practically impossible.
I hope this article has become an assistant for you in the tricks of tic-tac-toe, including money and strip, and you now know some necessary tactics and strategies in order to win (or at least not lose) this wonderful game. game. And if you have comments, feedback and suggestions, leave them below.
