- December 31, 2024
Red did not study this position for too long before applying the old backgammon adage, “when ahead in the race, race”, and promptly moved 21/13. One of the reasons for running was that
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Unlimited Games. Should Red redouble? If redoubled, should White take?
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- December 17, 2024
This basically a ‘pay me now, pay me later’ problem.
Th race is close, but Red will lead by eleven pips after the roll.
13/7 and 7/1 are both neat and tidy but what will Red do next