Hrqls: IN that example definitely not, too risky. I would play 24/20 13/8. Maybe 13/8 13/9 if you're going for a gammon. Problem is that with the split the piece on 9 is more vulnerable.
Which, by the way, is another reason splitting the back men is good, makes it easier to hit the opponent on the next turn. :)
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