Tokyo Tech Talks #9: Laser Chess and the Consequences of Deterministic Games
Ai, a mathematics and engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, uses Laser Chess to explore what it means for a game to be deterministic, and what follows from it.
We’re excited to announce Tokyo Tech Talks #9: Laser Chess and the Consequences of Deterministic Games.
In Laser Chess, there are no dice and no hidden cards. Every piece is on the board, every move is visible, and the laser always follows the same path through the same mirrors. If nothing is left to chance, what is actually left to play for?
The Speaker
Ai
Ai is a student at the University of Pittsburgh studying mathematics and engineering, graduating in 2027.
The Talk: Laser Chess and the Consequences of Deterministic Games
Using Laser Chess as a starting point, Ai will explore what it means for a game to be deterministic, and what follows once every outcome is fixed by the rules and the moves.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST
- Location: Build+, 6F, MARIX Ebisu Bldg., 4-4-6 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo
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Schedule
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Talks
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Drinks & Networking
Join Us
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Come think through a game where nothing is left to chance, then stay for drinks and conversation.