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.
Last edited by Taper_Mike; 05-01-2011 at 07:04 PM.