The last thing you want to do as Red in this position is to play 22/20 with the two. It takes all the pressure off White who can then enjoy a sixteen-pip lead and calmly bring the checkers
The Guff
Unlimited game. How should red play 5-5?
eXtreme Gammon ID: XGID=---b-BC-C-AAdCa--c-e----B-:0:0:1:55:0:0:3:0:10
Answer and Commentary
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As usual we start by evaluating the position as if it were a money game. That is not difficult. Using PRaT red is ahead in position, race and threat so this is a redouble and a huge drop for