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In game one of this round 3 Chicago Open Match between Akiko Yazawa and Larry Shiller, Akiko rolled this 41. She has the option to hit, anchor on Larry’s 5 point, or make her own 4 point. How would you play this? Let us know your thoughts below!
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ANSWER: 24/20 21/20
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While leading Victor Ashkenazi 5-2 /11 in the Chicago Open Masters, Tanaka found himself on roll in this position. Does he have a double here? If doubled, should Victor take? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Answer: Double/Take
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While playing John O’Hagan and Dennis Culpepper in the Semi-Finals of the Chicago Open Doubles, Larry Shiller and Marcy Kossar found themselves on roll, holding a 2 cube in this position. The score is 0-0 /7. Would you redouble this? If redoubled, should black take? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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ANSWER: No Redouble
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While playing Larry Shiller in round 8 of the Chicago Open, Steve Brown found himself with this 63 to play while leading 7-5 /9. Should he hit loose on his five point, or try to quietly bring his checkers home without conflict? Tell us your play in the comments!
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ANSWER: 13/7 8/5*
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In Larry Shiller’s exciting match against Mochy in round 6 of the Chicago Open, Mochy came across this position while trailing 0-4 /9. Mochy has 4 checkers in Larry’s home board, but could he have a double here? If doubled, should Larry take? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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ANSWER: Double/Take
