# With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
> **Canonical Citation URL**: https://aitalky.vercel.app/news/with-most-information-hidden-the-game-stratego-had-stumped-ai-until-now
> **Original Source**: [Ars Technica AI](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/ai-finally-beat-the-best-stratego-player-in-history-and-did-it-on-a-budget/)
> **Author**: Jacek Krywko (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Thursday, October 1, 2026
> **Category**: RESEARCH
> **Tags**: AI, Ars Technica AI, research

## Executive Summary
Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key



## Full Coverage
Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key

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