juanz took and the Herd now has 42 to play. More choices available by request.
5-pt match, score juanz 0-1 Herd
Pipcount: juanz (red) 127, Herd (black) 112
Steve
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I think maximum flexibility for the future is more important than making a homeboard, i.e. the acepoint, since we're unlikely to do any hitting; so 8/6 7/3 seems to give us the best flexibility. Most moves that don't leave a blot should be close though.