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Fibsboard Forum Match 18 Game 4 Move 24 Herd to move

Started by stiefnu, May 19, 2014, 10:16:05 AM

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stiefnu

juanz makes his ace point and now the Herd gets a 31. Making the 4-pt seems obvious but is it the best
play?

5-pt match, juanz 0-4 Herd, Crawford
Pipcount: juanz (red) 117, Herd (black) 98

Steve

KDP

QuoteMaking the 4-pt seems obvious but is it the best
play?

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yes it is.  you 1. make an inner board point.  2. complete the prime.  3. close the gap.  next!
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stiefnu

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Quote from: KDP on May 19, 2014, 10:43:55 AM
next!
Clearly making the 4-pt is best, so moving swiftly on...
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Steve