- June 16, 2020
Can White’s straggler get home quickly often enough to justify taking Red’s very powerful redouble?
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Can White’s straggler get home quickly often enough to justify taking Red’s very powerful redouble?
There is an aversion amongst beginners to giving up a full prime.
This position cries out for an active rather than a passive play.
This position arises after Red opens 21 played 13/11, 6/5 and White responds with 66 and makes both bar points. How should Red play this 42?
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.