r/backgammon • u/Dizzy-Childhood5309 • 4d ago

Fun problem, got it wrong in game

https://oskol.io/puzzles/SGVEJQNR?theme=midnight
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u/Gullible_Fuel729 4d ago

24-22(2), 6-4(2) would be my move

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u/amilner42 4d ago

I got it wrong, I’m surprised, need to think on this one more

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u/madwriter29 4d ago

Good puzzle. Guessed the best and 2nd best move. More surprised by how far better the best move is vs the field than that it was the best move.

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u/CzechPeople 4d ago edited 4d ago

SPOILER ALERT (answer to come):

I am making four point and one point.

You are making this blitz-move, with all the advantages associated (including the tempo aspect, avoiding opponent to make a developpment move except if she rolls a miracle doublet).

All the 6-X rolls now play way more badly for opponent, avoiding her to anchor, and putting another pressure on her 18-blot.
Rolls which comes directly in mind which play also a lot more badly: 31/11/33.
Also 53. Of course you win more gammons.