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Backgammon => Fibsboard Forum Matches => FFM 11 => Topic started by: diane on December 18, 2011, 07:11:08 PM
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I can escape both runners with 24/18 23/11 13/7 or I can make the five point.
Getting both guys out of there seems like a really good idea, especially the checker on the 24 which needs a six to get out. But making the five point is quite an accomplishment. I'll take a page from Stick's play book and go with "when in doubt, make the five point". I may regret it if I can't get my last runner out, but the broken 5-prime should give the Herd some problems for the rest of the game.
If I can make the four point, I'll be golden - and all I need is double nines. Yes, I realize double nines is exceedingly rare, but lets not forget that Diane is rolling here, so anything can happen. (c:
23/5 11/5