For money or at an even score this would be a double and a massive pass. Red’s advantages are too powerful: a five-point prime; White has no anchor; White has a dead checker on her ace-pt;
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unlimited Games. How should Red play 62?
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How many times have we seen this type of problem? Should Red go or should he stay?
Let’s think it through. After the roll Red will lead by 18 pips. That indicates running.
If red plays 10/6,