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It might seem clear here to play 19/16, 18/16 to block White’s sixes from her 16-pt. That is the obvious move, and it is what was played over the bo…
Bray's Learning Curve Tags: Middle Game
The Guff
Should Red make his 1-pt?
Complex Back Game
Back games can be horrendously difficult and this one certainly isn’t easy.
Counter Prime
This is all about understanding Red’s game plan.
Deep Thought
A very complex problem.
When in Doubt
The age-old saying in backgammon is, “when in doubt, hit”.
Security Plus Asset
Over the board Red chose the very safe bar/21(2)*. This was a blunder.
Too Many Choices
There are a huge number of possible moves with Red’s double threes as there often are with small doubles.
A Tricky Question
Red could play safe with 6/1, 4/1 but what will he do next time and meanwhile he has trashed his board.
Always Have a Game Plan
Always having a game plan is a key to winning backgammon. This is not a difficult problem if you follow that idea. Should Red be blitzing or priming h…