This is the biggest blunder from this year’s World Championship final in Monte Carlo. As Red Jason Pack chose to play 13/3(2). This severs his army in two and is completely the wrong
The score is everything
Unlimited Games. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
Match Play. Red trails 4-5 to 7? Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
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Match Play. Red trails 4-5 to 7? Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?
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For money with a live cube this would be a no-brainer. Big double, big pass.