- 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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Complex Ending
Money Play. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
Match Play. Red leads 2-1 to 5. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
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Match Play. Red leads 2-1 to 5. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
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- August 2, 2022
This position occurs after Red opens with 61 (13/7, 8/7) and White responds with double threes played 24/21(2), 13/10(2). This is all about understanding game planning. When