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501 Essential Backgammon Problems #42

Posted By: Adam Torkelson
Date: Monday, 26 August 2013, at 6:11 p.m.

In Response To: 501 Essential Backgammon Problems #42 (Igor)

I would play 16/11. I think a running game strategy is best in this situation. So when you're ahead in the race, then you race. Get runners to safety. Don't hit. Play safe, but not "super-safe". Make safe landing spots in your outer board. Play awkward rolls behind an advanced anchor (which does not apply here). 16/11 escapes a runner, refrains from hitting, slots a landing spot out of direct shot range, and avoids the mistake of playing too safe in these situations.

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• 501 Essential Backgammon Problems #42
  Igor -- Monday, 26 August 2013, at 1:49 p.m.
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    Adam Torkelson -- Monday, 26 August 2013, at 6:11 p.m.
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