As you can see from the ExtremeGammon eval below, this is a big double. Yes, the pip count says you are down 3 pips, but a few years ago I learned the Keith Count, and that adjusts for distribution. Red's distribution is terrible with many checkers on the 1 and 2 point and the open 3 and 4 point. If you use the Keith Count you are well ahead in the race. Scroll down for the Keith Count. Keith Count Take basic count and add 2 pips for ea checker more than 1 on ace 1 pip for ea checker more than 1 on 2 1 pip for ea checker more than 3 on 3 1 pip for empty 4, 5 or 6
Player on roll increases count by 1/7 round Down. Double if count is better by no more than 4; redouble by no more than 3; take if doubler’s count exceeds your by at least 2. home: http://www.simborgbackgammonlessons.com/ |
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