- December 5, 2023
With an even race it is unlikely that Red will end up playing a backgame.
With four rear checkers he should not be giving up his mid-point as that destroys a vital communication
Monte Carlo
Match Play. Red trails 6-10 to 21. How should Red play 51?
eXtreme Gammon ID: XGID=-BaBBBC-----bBc----cBc-ba-:1:-1:1:51:6:10:0:21:10
Answer and Commentary
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- November 28, 2023
This is an easy problem if you have been taught the right technique but very difficult if you have not.
There are three candidate plays: (a) 22/13; (b) 6/1, 5/1 and (c) 13/4*.
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