top of page
Search

2022 - Position 11

  • Writer: Chris Bray
    Chris Bray
  • Jan 19, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jan 20, 2022



XGID=-abC-CBBB---cB----bcbbA---:0:0:1:00:0:0:0:7:10


Match Play. 0-0 to 7. Should Red double? If doubled, should White take?


Perhaps surprisingly this is no double and take. Red’s last checker is trapped behind a four-point prime, and White may be able to extend that prime.


Meanwhile White’s defensive structure is sound and the 2-pt anchor provides long-term equity.


The dilly builder on Red’s 3-pt is also a key factor. If you move that checker to Red’s 6-pt then the position becomes strong double/ close take. Those 3 pips, activating the checker, make a huge difference.


As it is, Red needs to improve his position before doubling. Having said all that if one in eight people would drop this double then the correct action is to double. So now you must evaluate your opponent. Tricky game, backgammon!



 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
Sabbatical

The switch to 'Position of the Week' from 'Position of the Day' has not been a success. The number of hits does not justify the effort I...

 
 
 

Comments


© 2019 by Chris Bray Backgammon Proudly created with Wix.com

  • Twitter Social Icon
bottom of page