What does "outthink" mean?

To best an opponent by thinking.

Outthink

Common synonyms include: dutch power, outflank, outmaneuvered, outmaneuvering, outmaneuvers, outmanoeuvre.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To best an opponent by thinking. transitive
"Kasparov might be the world best chess-player, but Deep Blue clearly outthought him in this match."

"Kasparov might be the world best chess-player, but Deep Blue clearly outthought him in this match."

From out- + think.