Red stands well in this position but has not yet won the game. Should he play safely or boldly?
Bray's Learning Curve
Each week, author Chris Bray lends his sharp insight and easy-to-understand analysis to help you improve your game.
Chris is the author of multiple backgammon books, including Backgammon for Dummies, and is the backgammon columnist for The Times of London.
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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.
This type of position occurs frequently – White was happily bearing off and looking forward to two points when he left a shot and got hit.
