- September 26, 2023
In positions like this whoever blinks first tends to be at a disadvantage. If Blue runs a rear checker with 22/13 White will attack the remaining rear checker with gusto.
Blue should
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?
eXtreme Gammon ID: XGID=-aC----b-a---a---abcbb---A:0:0:1:00:0:0:3:0:10
Answer and Commentary
Match Play. Red leads 2-1 to 5. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
Bray’s Learning Curve — A Great Member Benefit
Bray’s Learning Curve is a USBGF online series by author Chris Bray. Each week Chris lends his sharp insight and easy to understand analysis to help you improve your game.
Visit the USBGF Facebook page every Monday to challenge yourself with an interesting backgammon position and join in the lively discussion. Return to usbgf.org on Tuesday to view the answer with commentary.
More Bray's Learning Curve
- September 12, 2023
This position was meant to be easy, but it didn’t turn out that way.
It should be obvious that 18/10 is not the right idea. Blue won’t be favourite to get a shot next turn and he is way behind