masterstroke
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On the 37th move of a Go game between one of the world’s best players and a computer program developed by Google’s DeepMind lab, the AI made an unconventional masterstroke to win the game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
There was also a tactical masterstroke in the Club World Cup final, when an asymmetric overlapping full-back was introduced in Malo Gusto on the right.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Rehiring Richardson looks to have been a masterstroke.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
At the time it was billed as a public relations masterstroke for the monarchy, which was now modernizing by welcoming a mixed-race American celebrity into its ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Roiben’s joining the High Court of Elfhame is widely considered to be a masterstroke of diplomacy, negotiated by Prince Dain against Madoc’s wishes.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
