I assume they mean instead of minimax (ie assume perfect from the opponent), to play around the flaws of the opponent. If you know the opponent won't spot a ce

I assume they mean instead of minimax (ie assume perfect from the opponent), to play around the flaws of the opponent. If you know the opponent won't spot a certain line, or will choose a certain sub optimal line, you would have an advantage by playing around that. Kind of like how you can play fools mate on a newbie.