- June 16, 2020
Can White’s straggler get home quickly often enough to justify taking Red’s very powerful redouble?
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- June 9, 2020
There is an aversion amongst beginners to giving up a full prime.
- May 26, 2020
This position cries out for an active rather than a passive play.
- May 19, 2020
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?
- May 19, 2020
Early in the game it is crucial to get the checkers working.
- May 12, 2020
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.
- May 5, 2020
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?
- April 21, 2020
This is not an easy position, especially over the board. Falafel’s law.