In a new paper, MIT LIDS researchers show that for certain kinds of games, an overlooked class of algorithms performs much better than expected against better-trained opponents.

In a new paper, MIT LIDS researchers show that for certain kinds of games, an overlooked class of algorithms performs much better than expected against better-trained opponents.

Whether you're playing poker against a single opponent or find yourself in a bidding war over a home purchase with another prospective buyer, you are operating under conditions of…