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Backgammon Position

Posted By: Timothy Chow
Date: Monday, 23 February 2015, at 5:11 p.m.

In Response To: Backgammon Position (Casper Van der Tak)

I wouldn't have considered 20/18 or 6/4, nor would I have expected the cube to matter a lot.

4/2* functions as a tempo hit since White has plenty of constructive possibilities if given her full roll. The trouble is that with Blue having only a high anchor and so many blots, dropping down to approximately the same board strength as White is going to lose a ton of gammons.

Okay, now I see what you mean by Jacoby, because maybe we don't lose that many gammons if White can't double from the bar. I'm doubtful though.

Anyway, at first I wanted to hit but I'm talking myself into playing safe.

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      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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        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.
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    Timothy Chow -- Monday, 2 March 2015, at 5:15 p.m.