2020 - Position 121

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Money Play. How should Red play 61?

The play to avoid here is 13/6. That cedes the outer boards to White who can then run out with impunity with any six and get into an even race.

Red must cover those outer boards. 18/17,18/12 is the best move but it is virtually tied with 18/11. One move duplicates White’s threes and the other his fours. 18/12, 3/2 is also OK.