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Backgammon Problem #356
Analyzed by Kit Woolsey |
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9-point match tied at 8 to 8 (DMP).
BLACK TO PLAY 3-3. |
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| 3-3 is a fine roll, but Black can’t do it all. In fact, Black can’t play the roll safely. He must leave at least one direct shot. So what should his priorities be? Let’s look at the basic features of the position:
1. Black is ahead in the race by 15 pips after the roll (or more if he hits something). That argues for a racing sort of play. 2. White has the stronger inner board. That argues for a safer sort of play. 3. White’s position is more advanced, since she has made her 2-point. That argues for a priming approach rather than an attacking approach. The offensive 2-point is about as good as any other inner board point in a blot-hitting contest, but it doesn’t function well with the 8-point for priming purposes . . . |
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Read Kit Woolsey's complete analysis in the Sept. POINT. Order HERE.
