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BootCamp 3-1

Posted By: Daniel Murphy
Date: Friday, 20 January 2012, at 2:51 p.m.

In Response To: BootCamp 3-1 (pontiac)

I think White's third best plan is a well-timed backgame. His second best plan is a holding game if he can make the five point. But his first best plan is a counterprime. So I hit, 18/15*/14 for three reasons. One, it puts a big dent in plan number one. Two, White's third-best plan timing isn't very good, so I expect sending another checker back will win more games/gammons. Three, I think it gives a better cube more often.

8/5 6/5 looks strong, doesn't it? A 4-prime with the fifth point slotted. The only problem is that 89% of the time, Blue will be heading straight to the bar.

Continuing 15/14 seemed more natural, but comparing 18/15*/14 and 18/15* 11/10, avoiding the 5-5 joker seems to be the biggest reason to play 18/15*/14.

Messages In This Thread

• BootCamp 3-1
  pontiac -- Friday, 20 January 2012, at 1:48 p.m.
  • BootCamp 3-1
    Daniel Murphy -- Friday, 20 January 2012, at 2:51 p.m.
    • BootCamp 3-1
      pontiac -- Friday, 20 January 2012, at 5:14 p.m.