Most modern players are aware of the concept of the “Double Falcon” where you run off a high anchor with both checkers in front of an opponent’s stripped point to either escape or generate
Up or back?
Unlimited Games. How should Red play 41?
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White has a 1-4 back game that could become a simple 4-pt holding game. Red needs to get his checkers working for a living and the worst stack is the one on his 6-pt. It is very clear to play