Can't figure this out. Should I just play safe or should I hit and go for the gammon?https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/C:\Users\Joe\Pictures

You need to upload that somewhere (like photobucket.com or imageshack.us)

http://img62.imageshack.us/i/capturehrw******

wrong link

"http://img715.imageshack.us/i/capturexg.jpg"

Are you copying the link from address bar or something?

After you've uploaded the image there is section called "Links to share your image" just below the image. Just pick the one called "Forum code" (or direct link should work too, I think).

ok, that's better.

With white having two blots in his home board I would hit for sure. The remaining ace I would play 14/13 to somewhat duplicate aces for white (he needs aces to enter) but doubt it matters much.

I agree with mute.

Hello Joe,

The sticky message at the top of the forum will help you post your board images:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/13...indows-938369/

Lately, I have been using GABBI as an alternative. It's a lot easier. All you have to do is copy the position ID from GNUBG or XG, and paste it in on the GABBI site. You can also use GABBI to set up the checkers manually.

http://backgammonaustralia.org/gabbi.php

In this position, Black has a fine opportunity to pick up his rear point. Consider what happens if Black plays 6/2 instead. When he does, White will likely run his blot off the 11 point and/or improve his home board. Black will be stripped, and under pressure to roll a number that can be played safely.

By hitting now, 14/11*, 14/13, Black creates some flexibility. White has a return hit whenever he enters rolling 11, 16, 31, 36, 51 or 56. Only the joker 11 really hurts. The others all give Black a double shot from the bar. This is a win/win situation: Black remains the favorite when he is hit, and also when he is missed.

• 1/36 - White rolls his joker and perhaps becomes the favorite.
• 25/36 - White misses the shot, and Black has a flexible position.
• 10/36 - White hits, and Black gets a double direct shot from the bar.

14/11* 14/13 for sure.