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Novi cube problem CRB#1

Posted By: Mislav Radica
Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2008, at 11:55 a.m.

In Response To: Novi cube problem CRB#1 (Chuck Bower)

I will try to find here all differences between this position and reference position for classic 5pt holding game which is double/take. First good things for white:blue has no board and prime, blue has three checkers on anchor, white has made his barpt. Now bad things for white:White has his acept already made, white has gap on 4pt which is bad for race, white has to clear additional 10pt. Blue has blot in outfield (it is not clear is this asset which increase contact or liability which gives white easier path to clear his outfield points). I think this position is much worse than reference position.

I think question is about take or pass. Double seems more clear. White has racing lead, better position and threat to hit. Blue has advanced anchor so gammon danger is not high. Also white board is not strong and there is plenty of time to improve blue's one. I think it could be borderline take/pass decision. There is still lot of play here. If white hit blue, he can enter and slowly start to make some prime, than he has to hit while white are clearing his two outfield points and contain those checkers.

I don't know how to calculate score for this position. But is my double partner want to drop this one I will go with him.

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