# Game 1.
Ivan and stefanp start a 11 point match.
Starting a new game with Ivan.
Ivan rolled 4, stefanp rolled 2
Ivan makes the first move.
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 Ivan rolled 2 4.
stefanp says: Obvious to make an inner board point
Ivan moves 17-21 19-21 .
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stefanp rolls 1 and 4.
stefanp says: Split to attack the 17pt and 13-9 for a builder
stefanp moves 13-9 24-23 .
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Ivan rolls 3 and 1.
Ivan says: I don't mind leaving a blot, my 5pt (20) is a must
stefanp says: My split made 31 not so good for him - but making 5
point is very strong still
Ivan moves 17-20 19-20 .
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stefanp rolls 5 and 3.
stefanp says: He doesn't have much attack material - I need inner
board points - I'll have to risk it
stefanp moves 8-3 6-3 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 6 and 3.
stefanp says: Possible early double here for Ivan, but he rolled
instead. He has difficulties because my two back men cover his outer
board well still
Ivan says: The hit is clear - stronger board. But to bring one down or
split? I like the split for obvious reasons. If he dances, I have a
good double.
stefanp says: The hit is probably best - takes away half my roll and
attacks my other blot
Ivan moves 17-23 1-4 .
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stefanp rolls 3 and 3.
Ivan says: Not the best roll for him - I may still have a double
depending on what he does. He should bring two down with 13-10(2) and
safety the 9pt - not make the 5pt. Making 5pt leaves me clear to run
or anchor
stefanp says: Need to tidy up quick here because of his strong board -
13-10(2) also looks good - yes, better than 8-5(2) as I need to block
him in
Pipcounts: Ivan 148 stefanp 144
stefanp moves bar-22 9-6 13-10 13-10 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Jellyfish says: Sorry guys but I must disagree with both of you - the
5 point is the 5 point and making it now leaves stefanp with a strong
board for the rest of the game.
Jellyfish 2.02 level 7 evaluation: Move Equity
bar-22, 9-6, 8-5(2) -0.112
bar-22, 13-4* -0.175
move chosen -> bar-22, 13-10(2), 9-6 -0.175
bar-22, 8-5(2), 6-3 -0.239
bar-22, 13-10, 8-5(2) -0.260
[This is the only Jellyfish evaluation given in this match]
Ivan says: Good move stefan - just what I recommended :-)
Ivan rolls 5 and 6.
stefanp says: Ivan should be thinking of a double here, but lacks
builders. Is right to roll. 12-23 looks obvious. I need that anchor on
his 3 point or to attack him to stave off the cube
Ivan says: Three choices: 1-12, 4-15, or 12-23. Let's look at each
play...
Ivan says: 1-12 is weak - open to attack on both sides of the board
and does nothing constructive. Am not ahead in the race
Ivan says: 4-15 takes me away from under the gun but leaves the 1pt
man stranded. But I can't be double-hit, and it's good for outfield
control and making the bar point
Ivan says: 12-23 makes the 2pt, therefore more threatening for his 24
& 22pt blots. But buries a man, does nothing for my back men, and is
useless if he anchors.
Ivan says: I favour 4-15
Ivan moves 4-9 9-15 .
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stefanp says: Ivan's 4-15 with the 65 is a surprise - I thought 13-2
much better - wonder what Jelly thinks
Jellyfish says: I agree with stefanp here - making the 2pt (12-23) is
stronger - if Ivan is hit here he loses a lot in the race and making
the 2 point leaves him with an imposing 4 point board for the rest of
the game
stefanp rolls 1 and 2.
Ivan says: Hit and slot - slight favourite over anchoring in my book
stefanp says: Choices!! hit or make 22pt - hitting leaves me no 2,
hmmmm - yes, hit and 10-8 looks OK - better than 24-22 as then there
is no safe 1
stefanp moves 10-8 24-23 .
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BAR: O-0 X-1 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan says: Good play - better than slotting. he has a weak board and
blots - time to be aggressive. I will take any hit on offer here.
Ivan rolls 1 and 1.
Ivan says: The hit is obvious. 15pt man is covering the 21pt. Split
backmen to escape and maximise indirect hits on 10pt. Hitting twice is
way over the top
stefanp says: A good roll - he should hit with 21-22(2) - that is
better than making my 2 point. Hit, and split 1-2
Ivan moves bar-1 21-22 21-22 1-2 .
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Ivan says: I'm eyeing the cube
stefanp rolls 1 and 2.
stefanp says: Choices again. Make the 23pt anchor or safety the blot
on 10 - I need an anchor for safety I think bar-23 10-9 looks best;
bar-24 10-8 leaves me too inflexible
stefanp moves bar-23 10-9 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan says: I'm behind in the race. In the next 2 rolls I need either a
hit, to escape one back man, or an advanced anchor. No double here.
Ivan rolls 5 and 3.
Ivan says: Excellent - now I have double almost regardless of what he
rolls. (44 is the miracle roll)
stefanp says: Hitting my blot looks like the only move available
Ivan moves 1-4 4-9 .
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stefanp says: Now I have problems - a double is coming if I dance
stefanp rolls 1 and 4.
Ivan says: He rolled 41, but I still double. He will hit on the 2pt.
His midpoint is stripped, and that's a big factor in this position.
stefanp says: 41 is one of my best rolls in this position - I have to
hit him to keep him off balance and stave off the cube
stefanp moves bar-24 13-9 .
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BAR: O-0 X-1 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Jellyfish says: Stefan's move is best in this position to keep Ivan
off balance.
Ivan says: Well, I'm surprised he abandoned his midpoint. I have 9
hits off the bar, not counting hitting on 1 which is poor. Double here
- is it a take? No.
stefanp says: Can I take if he doubles from the bar...
Ivan doubles.
Ivan says: Drop
stefanp says: Hmmm - he doubles - what chances do I have? He can hit
only with 54, 55, 11, 21, 41, 51 - hmm, 10 shots. What does it look
like if he misses?
stefanp says: If he misses or dances he still has the upper hand by
far - plus it could deteriorate even more for me into a gammon - a
definite drop I think
Jellyfish says: I rate this as an actual take and will add the equity
later
stefanp says: I rolled this out 20 times and taking left stefan at -17
points rather than the -20 by dropping each one.
stefanp gives up. Ivan wins 1 point.
score in 11 point match: Ivan-1 stefanp-0