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Which checker to hit here?

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11-03-2018 , 01:13 PM

Estarabim

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Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 53

White - Pips 100 (-97), Match -9 -9

Black - Pips 197 (+97), Match -9 -9
Black to Play 2-1
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Which one do you prefer out of these 2 plays and why?
22/21* 6/4 or 13/12* 6/4 ?

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11-03-2018 , 05:30 PM

Robertie

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Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,954

You've got a well-timed 1-3 backgame so you don't need to hit anyone. Hitting might just mess up your timing. Play something like 6/5 6/4 or 13/11 6/5 and let the backgame play out.

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11-13-2018 , 05:49 AM

bleep69

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Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 483

Wow, just seeing this now, I don't think I would have the courage to not hit on the 21, especially with my convenient 2 to cover on the 4 at the same time. Now that you have mentioned it, I can see the timing issues, but OTB, I would be surprised if I managed to walk away from the hit!

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