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41, bearing in against 2-anchor

Posted By: Timothy Chow
Date: Monday, 14 November 2011, at 3:57 p.m.

In Response To: 41, bearing in against 2-anchor (maxim)

I don't like the look of 9/5 4/3 so 10/6 is my 4. Then the main question seems to be whether to slot the 8pt with 9/8 or to play the more normal-looking 10/9. If we slot with 9/8 then 61 63 64 hit and cover and we might get counterprimed. However, if we're not hit, we have a chance to make a six-prime, which we can probably hold for a couple of turns. Black's timing is borderline so this could make a significant difference. Still, we're not a favorite to cover the 8pt even if we're missed, so I'm not sure it's worth it.

Does the score make a difference? The gammon value is elevated on both sides. That would seem to tilt the scales towards slotting, which should win more gammons.

OTB I think I would play the normal-looking 10/6 10/9 but QF makes me think you're supposed to slot the 8pt.

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• 41, bearing in against 2-anchor
  maxim -- Sunday, 13 November 2011, at 10:54 p.m.
  • 41, bearing in against 2-anchor
    Timothy Chow -- Monday, 14 November 2011, at 3:57 p.m.
  • 41, bearing in against 2-anchor
    Turz -- Monday, 14 November 2011, at 4:21 p.m.
  • 41, bearing in against 2-anchor
    Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 14 November 2011, at 5:26 p.m.
    • 41, bearing in against 2-anchor
      maxim -- Tuesday, 15 November 2011, at 9:42 a.m.
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      neilkaz -- Wednesday, 16 November 2011, at 2:59 a.m.