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From Robertie - possible criteria

Posted By: Tad Bright
Date: Saturday, 24 January 2009, at 9:18 p.m.

In Response To: Running the last checker - guidelines? (Tad Bright)

http://backgammon.pokernews.com/mastering-backgammon-11.htm
> Arguments against volunteering a shot:
- If your opponent's position on the other side of the board is strong (closed board, solid prime, or some of both), you probably don't want to leave a shot.
- If your position is good and your future rolls will play easily (at least for awhile), you probably don't want to leave a shot.
- If your opponent's position is stretched, so that he may have to concede a crucial point before you do, you probably want to wait and play safe.
Arguments for volunteering a shot:
- If your opponent's position is weak (open points or blots in the home board), you may not mind leaving a shot.
- If the point is crucial to winning the game, you may want to leave a shot.
- If your opponent is vulnerable after being hit, you may want to leave a shot.

Messages In This Thread

• Running the last checker - guidelines?
  Tad Bright -- Friday, 23 January 2009, at 5:20 p.m.
  • Running the last checker - guidelines?
    Matt Cohn-Geier -- Friday, 23 January 2009, at 5:48 p.m.
  • From Robertie - possible criteria
    Tad Bright -- Saturday, 24 January 2009, at 9:18 p.m.