Part (a) How does Black play 5-1?
Part (b) How does Black play 5-1?
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Part (a) How does Black play 5-1?
Part (b) How does Black play 5-1?
Problem 82 isn’t difficult, but it contains some interesting points.
Part (a) Should Black double? If he doubles, should White take, drop, or beaver?
(b) Assume Black doubles and White takes. How should Black play 6-2? 6-3? 4-3? 5-4?