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Daily Quiz 10/9

Posted By: Timothy Chow
Date: Wednesday, 12 October 2011, at 5:57 p.m.

In Response To: Daily Quiz 10/9 (Daily Quiz)

1. Keith count indicates D/T, though the pip count is low enough that the Keith count may not be reliable. From an EPC point of view, both players seem to have somewhere between a 6-roll and a 7-roll position. That would indicate an initial double and a take. White is 3 actual pips behind but has an extra checker off. Still looks like D/T to me.

2. Blue will typically be off in 5 rolls, as will White. Not all of Blue's doublets will work for him, but that's also true for White, especially if the doublets come early. I think White is hurt more than Blue is. At an even score, a true 5-roll position is an initial double only and not a redouble, but I think this is a RD/T for money. I'm guessing the score doesn't make much difference. RD/T.

3. The raw take point is close to normal here, but White's gammon value on a 4-cube is elevated while Blue's is reduced. White is quite vulnerable to attack here, with lots of blots and shots and no anchor. However, Blue still has some work to do and White does have a reasonably strong board. I'd probably drop this for money but I'm inclined to take ATS. D/T.

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