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from Nack and Paul's book

Posted By: David Rockwell
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2009, at 1:39 p.m.

In Response To: 4th roll: 53P-64P-64S-31? (Rich Munitz)

On page 41 of Nack and Paul's book, there is a very similar position: 64P-63S-31

The score (after 0 games) is: GNU_bg 0, user 0

Move number 4: GNU_bg to play 31

GNU_bg157


1O2X ' ' '4X1O2X ' ' '4O

2X ' ' ' '5O '3O '1O '5X

user158

Position ID: 4HPiQSCGZ/ABMA Match ID: MIEFAAAAAAAA

All three move choices are covered along with the reasons for preferring X, hit and split. A similar position (64P-32Z-31) is covered on page 40 with a blot inside rather than on the bar point. The authors explain why the 5 point is better with the blot inside. If you have the book, take a look. The analysis applies very well to Richard's position. If you don't have the book...

http://www.nackbg.com/backgammonopenings.htm

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