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Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game
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| X | | O O O O | | 2 |
| X | | O O O | +---+
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| X X | | X X X |
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Pip count X: 124 O: 88 X-O: 0-0
Cube: 2, O own cube
X to play 65
X has the opportunity to set up what Chris Bray would call a
"one-roll proposition." By slotting 13/8 18/12, he challenges
O to roll an immediate 5.
On 10/4/2023 9:03 AM, Timothy Chow wrote:
X has the opportunity to set up what Chris Bray would call a
"one-roll proposition." By slotting 13/8 18/12, he challenges
O to roll an immediate 5.
Fascinating. I was unaware of this stratagem. I'd be interested in
seeing more examples, including some where it's not the right approach.
I don't know Chris Bray's exact definition of "one-roll proposition,"
but for example, I suspect he would include positions like the one
below. The loose hit loses immediately if O hits back, and if O hits back...well, it doesn't win the game for X on the spot, but it gives
him something like 90% winning chances.
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