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Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33

Posted By: Sam Pottle
Date: Monday, 13 November 2023, at 6:51 a.m.

In Response To: Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33 (Nack Ballard)

Yes, very boring. One might be inclined to play 13/7(2)*, which looks simple and good. But what about 13/7*/4 13/10!? I don't know that it's better, but it sure looks like a decent alternative. It leaves no shots, and the 10 point blot can absorb an awkward 6. You weren't really using that prime for anything anyway, right?

One might try a more aggressive obvious/normal play: 8/2(2)*, trying for a closeout. This leaves five shots (11 31 35), but if White doesn't hit or anchor they're in big trouble. But what about 13/7* 5/2(2)*? This doesn't make a fourth point, but it hits both checkers, and leaves only one shot (11). That seems like a decent alternative. It's also my play.

Messages In This Thread

• Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33
  Nack Ballard -- Monday, 13 November 2023, at 3:12 a.m.
  • Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33
    Sam Pottle -- Monday, 13 November 2023, at 6:51 a.m.
    • Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33
      Stick -- Monday, 13 November 2023, at 3:28 p.m.
      • Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33
        Sam Pottle -- Monday, 13 November 2023, at 6:35 p.m.
  • Position of the Week (11/12/23) Ho hum 33
    Frank Berger -- Monday, 13 November 2023, at 4:08 p.m.
  • PotW (11/12/23) Ho hum 33: Many ROLLOUTS
    Nack Ballard -- Sunday, 19 November 2023, at 6:19 a.m.
    • PotW (11/12/23) Ho hum 33: Many ROLLOUTS
      Stick -- Tuesday, 21 November 2023, at 2:50 p.m.