- January 6, 2019
This is a type of position that I constantly see misplayed by beginners and intermediates.
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This is a type of position that I constantly see misplayed by beginners and intermediates.
Red played the ‘obvious’ 13/9, 7/2 but that move is a blunder. Why is that the case?
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?
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.
Red stands well in this position but has not yet won the game. Should he play safely or boldly?
Firstly, this is DMP so Red wants to make the move that wins the most games
This position occurred in a London League match this week and provides a classic demonstration of Bray’s Law.
This is a basic double five early blitz. Everybody should know the correct doubling actions both here and in many other closely related positions.