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Prime v. Prime Cube

Posted By: Taper_Mike
Date: Monday, 22 December 2014, at 11:10 a.m.

In Response To: Prime v. Prime Cube (Stick)

I wonder if this isn't a pass.

Blue will lose his market if he escapes, so he should seriously consider a cube. That would also activate gammons, which might be to his advantage.

Blue has 8 pips he can play before he cracks. If Blue does not roll a 6, however, his average roll is going to be less than usual. In addition, in a pinch, Blue can attack. Meanwhile, White has already cracked, and can play only 10 pips before he cracks some more.

It looks like Blue usually gets two tries to roll a 6 before he must crack and/or attack. Even when Blue does crack, White must immediately jump out, otherwise, by that time, he will surely be dismantling his outside block. If that happens, the tide will often turn decisively in Blue’s favor.

Double/Pass

Mike

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