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Extend the prime or build the board?
04-14-2009
, 02:54 PM
This is from a match I played last night. Match to 7 trailing 3-0. I am red to play 5-4.
I ran this through GNU but wanted to get others opinions. I thought for a few minutes before making this move as it seemed like the most crucial decision of the match. I considered the following moves.
13-8,12-8, extending the prime.
6-1,5-1 making a point on my board while black is still dancing, but behind his anchor taking them essentially out of play,
13-4 not making a point but increasing the chances of making the 3 point next roll.
I ran this through GNU but wanted to get others opinions. I thought for a few minutes before making this move as it seemed like the most crucial decision of the match. I considered the following moves.
13-8,12-8, extending the prime.
6-1,5-1 making a point on my board while black is still dancing, but behind his anchor taking them essentially out of play,
13-4 not making a point but increasing the chances of making the 3 point next roll.
