In unlimited games and with a fully live cube common sense (if there is such a thing in backgammon!) should prevail.
The ace must be played 23/22 so that spare checker can see daylight
Seeking Equality
Unlimited Games. How should Red play 21?
eXtreme Gammon ID: XGID=----bBCAB---cD-a-d-e----C-:0:0:1:21:0:0:3:0:10
Answer and Commentary
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