Hrqls: If you don't hit and they block the 7 spot it's very good for them. High risk high return.

For example if you started with a 6-3 and moved 24/18 13/10, then your opponent rolled 6-2, his best move is to hit you with 13/7* 24/22 or 13/7* 13/11

grenv: hehe thats exaqctly what has happened a few times the last weeks :)

if i would go 13/7* then i would go 13/11 as well ... if i were taking the risk then i would take it well and provide with enough options to secure the position

i still wont do it myself though .. i think the risk is too high .. although i might do it when i am in a weird mood (just as taking the 5 spot while leaving a single there :))

Hrqls: I'm sure in the situation I described there is no better move than the 2 I siggested. I think 24/22 is slightly better than 13/11 unless you really need a gammon.

What would you play? Anyone else have a theory?

grenv: if my opponent went 24/18, 13/10 with his 6+3

and i would roll a 6+2 after that, i think i would go 1/9 or 1/7,1/3 (i think the second because i like to advance my last piece at least a little bit, i somehow like the 3 spot)

Hrqls: I think the move you suggest is a huge blunder and would love to try a computer analysis at some point. Your opponent has a great chance of running or blocking your 7 point etc etc.

I'm sure with that particular roll you must hit the opponent on your 7 point. In fact even with 6-4 you should play 13/7 24/20 and with 6-5 I would hit both (13/7 6/1).

Interesting problem: If you roll 6-6 do you play 13/7*/1* or 13/7* 24/18 ?

grenv: i would love an analysis as well :)
i think you are right .. i tend to play too defensive lately .. trying to turn around again :)

6-6 i would play 13/7*/1* with 1 piece and 13/7 with 2 other piece (i think)

grenv: where is that little rabbit when need him :)

Hrqls: That pesky Wabbit is very grumpy lately!

Czuch Chuckers: i was hunting him on another site, and he was ok

i thought was one of the 7 dwarves? small for sure, but not as small as a rabbit :)