A Russian Spy 1

"Can you always win in tic-tac-toe?" he asked.

Yuri knew the answer. "No."

What if you were given the first four moves?
"I would choose all corners."

Good answer. There are nine choices. Can you win in global thermal nuclear war?

Yes. AT all costs.

What if first strike is all inclusive?
All inclusive of everyone except oneself?

Yes. Given nine choices?

I don't know. All Capitals. All Railroads.

All inclusive.

Yuri did not know the answer. He felt tired.