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Position of the Day 09-07-25 - Nickels

Posted By: Chuck Bower
Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at 6:57 p.m.

In Response To: Position of the Day 09-07-25 - Nickels (Stick)

Three of the 5's are obvious [20/15*, 13/3] so it's down to deciding between 20/15 and 15/10 for the last one.

If opp fans I can't see the position as being a Take either way. Staying on the 20-pt is then better for the G but is it worth playing on? IDK. Hold that thought.

Staying back only hurts Blue if White rolls 64 or 61. All other 6's (including 66) and you're glad to have stayed.

If Blue had one checker in his outfield already then 20/15 (the 'safe play') would have more going for it. As is, needing an indirect just to hit loose after 20/15 and White's {62,63,65} lead me to think it's worth the risk. I don't think Blue will have a cube after {62,65}. AFter 63 I see a Take; don't know about doubling....

Now back to playing on for gammon if Blue stays back and White fans. OK, Jacoby Rule is in effect. What if Blue owned the cube or this were many away in a match? Is this one of those (common) situations where White has such a large pass that White should play on? Not sure. It's hard to gammon one checker on the bar if you don't have a closed board (or many opp checkers to bring home). I'd probably just cash that.

Maybe QF is affecting my decision. OtB when there's more than pride on the line it's tougher to concede those four hits by playing:

20/15*/10, 13/3.

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