Two players in turns color the squares of a $4 \times 4$ grid, one square at the time. Player loses if after his move a square of $2\times2$ is colored completely. Which of the players has the winning strategy, First or Second? (3 points)
Source: Fall 2007 Tournament of Towns Senior P-Level #3
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Two players in turns color the squares of a $4 \times 4$ grid, one square at the time. Player loses if after his move a square of $2\times2$ is colored completely. Which of the players has the winning strategy, First or Second? (3 points)