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Chicago Doubles #3

Posted By: Mr Majestyk
Date: Monday, 28 May 2012, at 10:45 a.m.

In Response To: Chicago Doubles #3 (Snua)





White is Player 2

score: 2
pip: 76
7 point match
pip: 91
score: 5

Blue is Player 1
XGID=-CBBaBB---B--a-A---bbAcf--:1:1:1:43:5:2:0:7:10
Blue to play 43

eXtreme Gammon Version: 2.03

"15/8 would be right if one of the men on the ace was on the three instead. I don't really understand why it's so bad -- I assume that's what you played".

Liability can often be a multi-faceted aregument.

15/8 is the wrong idea IMO, because it attacks just the rearmost blot. With 6's denied the oppon 5's become the next crucial number for her to escape with. 15/8 gives the oppon 4's & 5's; 4's to hit and 5's to escape leaving you with nothing if she hits and at best a double indirect shot if she doesn't. I'd guess that you think stepping out to white's bar or 17pt is putting yourself in harms way resulting in a diluted attack with greater liability.

In this case, its our forwardmost blot that holds the greater liability for us. Putting it on the 8pt accenuates that liability.

Concept: Attack both blots!!! The idea here, is a "concentrated attack" that gives white double trouble. Now, instead of one problem to negotiate she has two. 21/18 15/11 is a subtle and much more potent attack than 15/8.

With the 3pt filled, 15/8 may well be a significant blunder IMO.

NBM





White is Player 2

score: 2
pip: 76
7 point match
pip: 89
score: 5

Blue is Player 1
XGID=-DBAaBB---B--a-A---bbAcf--:1:1:1:43:5:2:0:7:10
Blue to play 43

eXtreme Gammon Version: 2.03

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