- August 8, 2022
Always have a game plan.
Here Red is way behind in the race and has a weaker home board. Both these elements indicate that splitting the rear checkers is not the right plan.
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Always Have a Game Plan
Unlimited Games. How should Red play 11?
eXtreme Gammon ID: XGID=--aBB-D-BA---A--Aacbcc-bB-:1:1:1:11:0:0:2:0:10
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