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08-12-2015 , 10:53 AM

Fllecha

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 321

Hi all,

White - Pips 124. Match Score 0/3

Black - Pips 167. Match Score 0/3
White on roll. Cube action?
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here white doubled and, except for the goden point anchor, I couldn't find ANY reason to take this cube as black. I am 43 pips behind, no board, opponent has some board, threats to my 14 blot.

Can you explain me why is a take? (Passing is a 0.33 blunder)

Thanks.

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08-12-2015 , 11:28 AM

yogiman

adept

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 784

White still has got men back. Even if those checkers would be all on the 13-point, it would be a take. If white throws a 2, it doesn't bring much harm to black, eg. he might settle on the 2-point.

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08-12-2015 , 02:07 PM

peachpie

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 182

White still has plenty of work to do bringing everyone home, and black is in no danger. Meanwhile immediate hits leave return shots.

In fact I don't even see any market losers here, so as white I might not double in the first place.

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08-12-2015 , 03:16 PM

Fllecha

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 321

Thanks... but the more I look and the more it seems jeopardy take... Mm white's board isn't threatening for you? Ok, it has holes, but black has only the anchor...

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08-12-2015 , 03:22 PM

peachpie

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 182

Well of course, you are certainly welcome to pass. Especially if you are playing me

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08-12-2015 , 07:10 PM

_Z_

adept

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 720

Try playing it out against the computer 20 times. 10 times from each side. You might get a feel for why it's a big take.

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