Positions – Page 3 – Voice of Backgammon

September 22, 2018September 27, 2018

Would you Have the Guts to Take this Cube?

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While playing Larry Shiller in the finals of the CT BBQ Invitational, Chris Trencher found himself on roll as black in this position. Chris is trailing in the match 13a/16a, and the cube is centered. Would you double this as Chris? If doubled, should Larry take or pass? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Video Below (starts @37:03)

ANSWER: Double/Take

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

Make the Five or Hit?!

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Chris Trencher had a very tough decision when he rolled this 51 while playing Larry Shiller in the finals of the CT BBQ Invitational. Chris is trailing in the match 14a/13a, and the cube is centered. How would you play this 51 as black? Let us know in the comments!

Video Below (starts @43:05)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GlEvpgqE5s&t=43m5s

ANSWER: 13/8 6/5

September 17, 2018September 22, 2018

Would You Double this Position with an Open 6 Point?

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While playing Larry Shiller in finals of the Connecticut BBQ Invitational, Chris Trencher found himself on roll as white in the position below, leading in the match 5a/9a. Would you double this as Chris? If doubled, should Larry take or pass? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Video Below (starts @1:53:45)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GlEvpgqE5s&t=113m45s

ANSWER: Double/Take

September 15, 2018September 22, 2018

Is One Shot Enough to Recube at this Score?

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Here is an interesting recube proposition for Ray Fogerlund while playing Linda Rockwell in the round of 8 in Wisconsin. Ray is on the bar holding a two cube, and has a single shot to hit Linda’s checker. Ray is trailing in the match 8a/3a. Is this one shot enough for Ray to recube at this score? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Video Below (starts @52:22)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_5zEn2hf48&t=52m22s

ANSWER: Redouble/Take

September 12, 2018September 17, 2018

Would you Make these Cube Decisions Correctly?

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While playing Ray Fogerlund in the Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships Round of 8, Linda Rockwell rolled an unfortunate 61 to dance on Ray’s three point board. Now Ray, who is on roll as white, has reached the position below while leading in the match 9a/11a. Should Ray double this position? If doubled, should Linda take or pass? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Video Below (starts @17:08)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_5zEn2hf48&t=17m8s

ANSWER: Double/Take