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Forgot cube rule #1

Posted By: Chase
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2013, at 5:19 p.m.

In Response To: Forgot cube rule #1 (Stein Kulseth)

24/18 should be correct. In the early game, when your opponent puts a builder on the 9pt it is a call to action. You should respond with something bold, either slotting an inner point or directly challenging that key builder (e.g. splitting). Here, with builders on both the 9 and 10 points, a provocative response is even more called for. In addition, when your opponent has many builders in place for his 5 and 4 points, it's usually right to come out to the bar. If he hits, it distracts him from making a key inner point. If he makes an inner point, you will often end up with a direct shot in the outfield plus the chance to make the barpoint, making his newly-made point somewhat irrelevant.

In this case, Blue's better board, and White's stripped midpoint seem to make 24/18 even more promising.

24/18 13/9

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