Month: June 2018

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Later in the Los Angeles Open finals match between Steve Sax and Ernest Ho, Steve Sax rolled double sixes from this position, while leading 2a/4a, with the cube centered.  How would you play these sixes?  Let us know your play in the comments!

Video Below (starts @1:24:13)

ANSWER:  25/15(2) 13/1

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While playing Steve Sax in the finals of the Los Angeles Open, Ernest Ho rolled this 52, while trailing in the match 11a/9a.  Steve is holding the cube on two.  How would you play this 52 as Ernest?  Let us know what you think in the comments!

Video Below (starts @12:25)

ANSWER:  20/18 6/1

 

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While playing Larry Shiller in the fourth round of the Los Angeles Open, Justin Bor rolled these double threes while trailing in the match 4a/5a.  Larry is holding the cube on 2.  How would you play these double threes as Justin?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Video Below (starts @53:05)

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While playing Justin Bor in round 4 of the Los Angeles Open, Larry Shiller was holding the cube on two in this position while leading in the match 10a/11a.  If you were Larry, would you redouble this?  If redoubled, should Justin take or pass?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

Video Below (starts @18:20)

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In this position, Jonah Seewald is on roll while playing Roberto Litzenberger in the Los Angeles Open.  Jonah is defending against Roberto’s backgame, while leading in the match 5a/6a.  If you were Jonah, would you double this?  If doubled, should Roberto take?  Let us know what you think in the comments!

Video Below (starts @41:35)