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03-26-2014 , 07:05 PM
Been playing mostly on my phone (bnj) anyway this position came up. I usually play with hints on but try not to use it. Instead I try to figure out the best move and as a last resort utilize the hint button.

Red is behind in the race with one checker still in whites home board and has 2-1 to play. Most likely red isn't going to win but might be able to prevent a gammon I suppose. After dozens of moves I can't seem to figure out how to play 2-1.

Correct move with explanation? Thanks!



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03-27-2014 , 06:07 AM
In case white will leave a blot through some freaky roll(s), it will be handy to have a full prime. Red will need about 15 half rolls to ward off the gammon, and for sure will throw one or more 1's and 2's.
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03-27-2014 , 09:46 AM
Right now your opponent needs 15 crossovers to bear off all his men, and you need 12 crossovers to get all your men home and bear one off. There's also a possibility you'll be spending some time on the bar soon. Your home board is already strong enough to give you reasonable winning chances if you ever hit a shot, so I would put my effort into saving the gammon with 8/6 7/6.
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