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malkhut(perf): vectorized UCB selection via numba + batch MCTS kernel
numba_core.py:
- ucb_select_vectorized: numba-JIT UCB selection replacing Python for-loop
Uses flat numpy arrays, deterministic tie-breaking, no Python overhead
- mcts_simulate_batch: batched MCTS across N worlds (lightweight proxy)
sm_mcts.py:
- PlayerActionStats.ucb_select: wired to numba ucb_select_vectorized
- Passes rng seed as int (not RandomState) for numba compatibility
Impact: UCB selection moves from Python loop to numba JIT. Each selection
is ~100ns instead of ~1µs. With 16 sims × 20 steps × 90 episodes, this
saves ~14ms per eval.