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Modern Backgammon #3-10

Posted By: Igor
Date: Saturday, 22 September 2012, at 11:35 p.m.

Robertie explains why 24/18 13/8 is better than 24/13, but doesn't even mention 13/8 13/7 among candidate plays. According to Magriel, slotting your 7 point is quite a contender when the opponent has only one checker back on 24 point. Any thoughts are appreciated.

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• Modern Backgammon #3-10
  Igor -- Saturday, 22 September 2012, at 11:35 p.m.
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    Chuck Bower -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 12:42 a.m.
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    Timothy Chow -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 1:54 a.m.
    • Modern Backgammon #3-10
      Chuck Bower -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 1:35 p.m.
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        Casper van der Tak -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 2:09 p.m.
        • Modern Backgammon #3-10
          Igor -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 8:51 p.m.
          • Modern Backgammon #3-10
            Casper van der Tak -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 9:19 p.m.
    • Modern Backgammon #3-10
      Igor -- Monday, 24 September 2012, at 5:44 p.m.
  • Modern Backgammon #3-10
    higonefive -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 8:15 a.m.
  • Slotting the bar against a single back checker
    David Levy -- Sunday, 23 September 2012, at 9:25 p.m.
    • Slotting the bar against a single back checker
      Timothy Chow -- Monday, 24 September 2012, at 2:29 p.m.
      • Slotting the bar against a single back checker
        Matt Cohn-Geier -- Monday, 24 September 2012, at 3:58 p.m.
  • First set of RO
    Igor -- Monday, 24 September 2012, at 11:40 p.m.