Who Wins?

Analyse games of dots and boxes played on these boards.

Try to evaluate if the first player (FRED) or the second player (SID) wins.

Is there always a winner or are some boards draws if both players pursue their best strategy.

This type of game is actually known as a zero sum game played with perfect information. This means that both sides can see exactly what the other side has done. A move that is good for one player is equally bad for his opponent. In such a game a perfect strategy always exists. The problem is finding it!