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Title: Game 1 Move 6 Zorba to play 4-4
Post by: ah_clem on October 12, 2010, 02:48:19 AM

The Herd danced with a 6-6, so now it's time for Zorba to play 4-4.

Position ID: uO0GAEZmbgsBDA
Match ID: MAGyAAAAAAAA

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Title: Re: Game 1 Move 6 Zorba to play 4-4
Post by: diane on October 12, 2010, 08:45:45 AM

Quote from: ah_clem on October 12, 2010, 02:48:19 AMThe Herd danced with a 6-6

And he whines about my rolling skills.... :blink: :blink:

:lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Game 1 Move 6 Zorba to play 4-4
Post by: Zorba on October 12, 2010, 11:08:35 AM

You would've rolled a 3-4? :happy:

Title: Re: Game 1 Move 6 Zorba to play 4-4
Post by: Zorba on October 12, 2010, 11:15:45 AM

Hmm, one four too many. 13/5 9/5 is obvious, then I can keep the prime with 6/2 which buries a checker and could get ugly next turn; or play 8/4, break the prime and leave a few shots, but leaving me a more flexible position next turn.

I'll go for the 5-prime and safety with 13/5 9/5 6/2. 20/36 of the time the Herd will enter, and I'll often be happy with my prime. Besides, 11/36 of the time I'll roll a 6 next time and can jump the Herd's prime and keep my front position intact. Combined that seems worth the risk of a potentially uglier play next turn.

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