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Why does GNUBg open 43 w/ 24-20, 13-10 in 7 point match?

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06-16-2019 , 12:23 AM

satellite

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I thought 24-21, 13-9 or 13-10, 13-9 (e.g. gammon-go) were both shown to have a tiny edge in rollouts.
Am I out of date?

PS: OK I see I may have had it in world class or expert not grandmaster...

Last edited by satellite; 06-16-2019 at 12:34 AM. Reason: addendum

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06-18-2019 , 08:56 AM

Robertie

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The three plays are toss-ups in a money game or at the start of a match. 13/9 13/10 leads to slightly more complex games, so if you think you're the better player you should favor that. If you think you're the weaker player, split.

24/20 13/10 does have a practical advantage -- most players will misplay a 5-3 in response.

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06-19-2019 , 01:57 AM

satellite

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Originally Posted by Robertie

24/20 13/10 does have a practical advantage -- most players will misplay a 5-3 in response.

Thanks. I would still make my 3 point. Is hitting 13-5 superior?

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06-19-2019 , 09:22 AM

Robertie

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Originally Posted by satellite

Thanks. I would still make my 3 point. Is hitting 13-5 superior?

Yes.

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