Doubling Cube Quiz No. 3

By Phil Simborg

This is a quiz that will test your cube skills.

There are only three positions, but there are multiple answers.  Write down your answers on a piece of paper, then scroll to the bottom and see how well you did.

I don't believe there are many players in the world who will get them all correct, so don't feel bad if you don't. 

If nothing else, this will help you identify areas where you need work on your cube action. 

(In all positions, the home board is to the right)

 

 

Position 1

 

1.  In Position 1 above, Red is on roll.  At which of the following scores would it be correct for Red to double?  (Red’s score is first)

 

1. 5away/5away
2. 4away/2away
3. 3away/2away
4. 2away/2away
5. 5away/2away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position 2

 

1. In Position 2 above, Red is on roll and doubles.  At which scores would it be correct for White to take?  (Red’s score is first)

 

1. 5away/5away
2. 4away/2away
3. 2away/2away
4. 5away/2away
5. 3away/3away

 

 

Position 3

 

1. In position 3 above, Red is on Roll.  At which scores would it be correct for Red to double.  (Red’s score is first)

 

a.  5away/5away

b.  4away/2away

c.  3away/3away

d.  3away 2away

e.  5away/2away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers:

1..b, d

2.  a, c, d, e

3.  d