Game 2, move 4 : Herd 2-1

[diane]

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[ah_clem]

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I don't think splitting is right here.  Patti has no midpoint, and in a move or three we may be able to just  leap into the outfield instead of leaving two targets.

So, how best to shuffle checkers?  13/11 6/5 or 8/5 look viable, but I'll go for 13/10 - bring another checker into the zone, not leave any blots, keep the spare on the 8.  the idea is to build a prime and wait for her blockade to crunch.

13/10

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[Julia_H]

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Agreed - and also, look how few worthwhile 5s Patti has right now. We don't want to be creating one by allowing her to hit loose deep in the board.

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