Longest Winning Paths in Hex

We answer the question: what is the longest winning path on a Hex board of size n×n?

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American Mathematical Monthly
Published
2026-08-28
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00029890.2026.2692932
Primary Topic
Scientific Computing and Data Management
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Longest Winning Paths in Hex

Peter Selinger
American Mathematical Monthly
Scientific Computing and Data Management
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Longest Winning Paths in Hex

Peter Selinger
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Abstract

We answer the question: what is the longest winning path on a Hex board of size n×n?

American Mathematical Monthly
Dalhousie University (CA)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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Scientific Computing and Data Management
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