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Backgammon Position

Posted By: Casper Van der Tak
Date: Monday, 23 February 2015, at 8:50 a.m.

In Response To: Backgammon Position (Stick)

Few responses so far, but to me this is interesting. B/20 and then either 20/18, 8/6, 6/4 or 4/2*. Strategically, something might be set for 20/18. The problem is that we want to hit a second checker, and after 20/18 White can protect her blots by hitting. So that does not look like the right idea. Same should be try for 6/4. So the choice is between 8/6 and 4/2*

I'd pick 8/6 OTB, but would be wondering about 4/2*. Key questions I don't know the answer to:

If we hit, does White have a center cube from the bar? And assuming the answer is yes, is that the case both with and without Jacoby?

Assuming that White does not double and dances, do we have a double?

Assuming that White doubles and then dances after our take, do we have a redouble?

It is a tough position, but it would be interesting to hear more opinions.

Messages In This Thread

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  Stick -- Sunday, 22 February 2015, at 12:27 p.m.
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    Casper Van der Tak -- Sunday, 22 February 2015, at 1:31 p.m.
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    garyo -- Sunday, 22 February 2015, at 2:35 p.m.
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    mick dyett -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 7:49 a.m.
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      Snua -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 11:37 a.m.
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    Casper Van der Tak -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 8:50 a.m.
    • Backgammon Position
      Timothy Chow -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 5:11 p.m.
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    Keene -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 6:18 p.m.
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    johnk -- Monday, 23 February 2015, at 7:54 p.m.
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    ben -- Tuesday, 24 February 2015, at 3:31 p.m.
  • Backgammon Position - Rollout
    Stick -- Tuesday, 24 February 2015, at 4:53 p.m.
    • Backgammon Position - Rollout
      Timothy Chow -- Tuesday, 24 February 2015, at 10:31 p.m.
      • Backgammon Position - Rollout
        Stick -- Wednesday, 25 February 2015, at 3:41 a.m.
        • Backgammon Position - Rollout
          Casper Van der Tak -- Wednesday, 25 February 2015, at 6:11 a.m.
  • Backgammon Position --- there's more to the story!
    Timothy Chow -- Monday, 2 March 2015, at 5:15 p.m.