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Originally Posted by Robertie
Here's an interesting variation to drive home the point: Black plays 13/7 and White then rolls 4-1. What's his play?
White - Pips 25 (-43)
Black - Pips 68 (+43)
White to Play 4-1
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In the light of your explanations for the previous position, the correct play might be to bear off two checkers. Risking not to get 1/3+ of gammons due to the immediate and consecutive hits in order to get some more racing gammons. Not sure how to estimate the total though.