- May 19, 2020
Early in the game it is crucial to get the checkers working.
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Early in the game it is crucial to get the checkers working.
The race is close but Red leads in Position and Threat. Being ahead in two out of the three key measures would indicate that Red should probably be doubling if there is sufficient volatility.
You have been lucky enough to hit a shot when White was bearing off. You have closed your home board and White still languishes on the bar. When should you redouble?
This is not an easy position, especially over the board. Falafel’s law.
Red will be thirty-eight pips ahead after the roll. That is the biggest clue in the position!
Even a small lead in a long match can have a huge influence on doubling decisions.