Zermelo's theorem

English

Etymology

Named after Ernst Zermelo.

Proper noun

Zermelo's theorem

  1. (game theory) A theorem about finite two-person games of perfect information in which the players move alternately and chance does not affect the decision-making process. It states that if the game cannot end in a draw, then one of the two players must have a winning strategy, i.e. force a win.
  2. (set theory) The well-ordering theorem.
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