- January 6, 2019
This is a type of position that I constantly see misplayed by beginners and intermediates.
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- December 29, 2018
Red played the ‘obvious’ 13/9, 7/2 but that move is a blunder. Why is that the case?
- December 24, 2018
The age-old question: should you build the full prime or use that precious 6 to run with either 23/14 or 23/17, 8/5?
- December 17, 2018
You might question White’s ability to take Red’s double but despite the fact that Red is a favourite to cover the blot on his 4-pt that is only part of what he needs to do to win the game.
- December 11, 2018
Red stands well in this position but has not yet won the game. Should he play safely or boldly?
- December 3, 2018
Firstly, this is DMP so Red wants to make the move that wins the most games
- November 26, 2018
This position occurred in a London League match this week and provides a classic demonstration of Bray’s Law.
- November 19, 2018
This is a basic double five early blitz. Everybody should know the correct doubling actions both here and in many other closely related positions.