51:16 This is an interesting holding game decision. Lifting to the barpoint holding game will let one point hold down 2 points. Basically, we get 36 pips and one point holding 42 pips and 2 points, ignoring the spares for this calculation. Very efficient checker utilization. This will also free up the checkers on the midpoint to be used to maintain timing and the opponent's midpoint will be the hardest point to clear especially since 6-away contact is hardest to clear. If we look at immediate rolls, 61 leaves a shit for the opponent, since it has to play from the 8-point, since both 6 and 1 are blocked from the mid. The opponent will want to keep the 8-point if possible as a landing spot for checkers from the mid, so there is very little mobility or flexibility left. Looking at board strengths, our board is stronger and purer, so the blot on the 2 will be an asset rather than a liability and there are lots of checkers behind it already, so the risk of getting attacked is small.
@AlexEshaghianBackgammon
22 күн бұрын
Great analysis. Thank you.
@mikewilcox4346
21 күн бұрын
Interesting analysis. This is a good way to learn.
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