# Game 5.
Starting a new game with stefanp.
Ivan rolled 2, stefanp rolled 5
stefanp makes the first move.
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 stefanp rolled 5 2.
stefanp says: Bring two builders down as I usually do with 52
stefanp moves 12-17 12-14 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 5 and 3.
Ivan says: I quite like 13-8 13-10 here, to match his outfield advantage
and bear on more useful points. But making 3pt is still better
stefanp says: Normal to make the 3pt
Ivan moves 8-3 6-3 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: stefanp
stefanp rolls 4 and 6.
stefanp says: A good opportunity to make my bar point - the disadvantage
is it strips the midpoint very early. He should not split next throw
because I want to unload 19pt and 17pt
Ivan says: Making the bar is best. However, I also like 1-11. If I miss,
he has great priming potential, even this early in the game
stefanp moves 12-18 14-18 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 5 and 2.
Ivan says: I must split here - is imperative. I normally don't, and it
loses me games (usually get cubed out after he starts priming). He hasn't
got too much hitting/blitzing potential, and obviously getting blocked in
is the common mistake here
stefanp says: Two down from the midpoint looks best - aiming for the prime
Ivan moves 24-22 13-8 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: stefanp
stefanp says: Ah - he split. I will attack here given the opportunity. I
think two from the midpoint is better - lets see what Jelly says
stefanp rolls 2 and 4.
stefanp says: Making 21pt is clear - he is still in danger unless he
anchors
Ivan says: IF he had run 1-11, this might have been a double! But he
wouldn't have made the bar point, so scratch that
stefanp moves 17-21 19-21 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan says: now I can run, or anchor on 22pt or 20pt. All would be
impossible if I hadn't split
Ivan rolls 5 and 1.
Ivan says: A bad roll, but it would have been bad if I hadn't have split,
anyway. I can't sensibly duplicate threes or fivess here (his good hitting
numbers), so I shan't blot on both sides of the board
stefanp says: Not a good throw for Ivan - I can now blitz or prime, with
luck
Ivan moves 13-8 24-23 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: stefanp
stefanp says: Not much else he could do - slotting in his board while
exposed in mine would be very dangerous. I am approaching a double if I
roll well - I estimate my equity at about 60%
Ivan says: Speculative double for a gammon? Is a take (a take for money,
therefore a take at -9-9). All his rolls play well
stefanp rolls 5 and 1.
stefanp says: Not much to do here other than attack. 13-7 gains nothing
and breaks my midpoint. If he doesn't hit or anchor I will have a strong
double
Ivan says: The double hit is clear
stefanp moves 17-22 22-23 .
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BAR: O-2 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 5 and 6.
The only possible move is bar-20 .
Ivan moves bar-20 .
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BAR: O-1 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: stefanp
Pipcounts: Ivan 146 stefanp 138
stefanp says: He still has one on the bar - can I double? Not yet - if he
hits or anchors the game will be even
Ivan says: No double here - I can anchor, he has a blot, plus two men
back. Trivial take
stefanp rolls 3 and 4.
stefanp says: I have to continue the attack - if he doesn't hit or anchor,
I will have a double for sure next roll (or may even be too good)
Ivan says: Blitz. If it fails next roll, double. I drop if I don't anchor;
I take if I anchor or hit on the 5pt to start an anchor. So, 17-20* 19-23
then
stefanp moves 19-23 17-20 .
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BAR: O-2 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: Ivan
Ivan says: If I miss AND dance with at least one man, he plays for the
gammon. If I hit, he might not have a cube - depends how I come in with
both men (or if I do at all)
Ivan rolls 1 and 5.
The only possible move is bar-20 bar-24 .
Ivan moves bar-20 bar-24 .
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BAR: O-0 X-1 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 1 turn: stefanp
stefanp says: My attack may be over - I must continue to hit him if there
are no other alternatives
Ivan says: No double
stefanp rolls 3 and 3.
stefanp can't move.
stefanp says: Dance!!
Ivan says: Let's look at the rolls. Threes are slightly duplicated. Fours
anchor. Twos create builders or make the 4pt. Ones do the same. Sixes
could be bad - I run a back man but leave one trapped
Ivan says: His midpoint is stripped. Do I give him cube ownership here?
It's close. Apply Kit's rule: is it a take or drop or 'don't know'? It's
either 'don't know' or drop - therefore let's cube
stefanp says: Does he have a double? Not yet becuase he has no board
Ivan doubles.
Ivan says: I drop
stefanp says: Ivan only has 13 throws whch hit me, plus four that make an
innerboard point - a total of 17 good throws plus fours which make the
anchor and leave hit quite strong - he doubles
stefanp says: I take, as all my men are in play and the blitz danger is
low, plus I have an anchor. If he rolls badly I may get back into the game
OK
stefanp accepts the double.
Ivan rolls 1 and 2.
Ivan says: Bad roll. Is stepping up to 22pt correct? If he hits loose in
his board I could be in trouble, especially with a slotted bar or 5pt.
Safe play here - I've got the momentum, not him
stefanp says: One of his bad rolls - now I have a chance to consolidate or
maybe even continue the attack. 13-10 looks best as 24-22 does not leave a
decent one to play and exposes the man on the 22pt to attack from my man
on the 17pt should I enter from the bar well
Ivan moves 13-11 11-10 .
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BAR: O-0 X-1 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: stefanp
stefanp rolls 4 and 3.
stefanp says: A tough choice here - anchor or continue the attack? I feel
I must have an advanced anchor to void off the gammon chances - if I get
hit on the 17pt it is no big deal as I am already behind in the race
Ivan says: Hit. "More men back, attack attack" :-)
stefanp moves bar-4 1-4 .
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BAR: O-0 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: Ivan
Ivan says: I disagree with the anchor. He hasn't got enough timing for a
backgame - failed blitzes just do not turn into good backgames. If I hit,
he loses his midpoint or an anchor. Either way, he is too stripped to be
able to control his game. My 8pt and 10pt men are a good asset here
Ivan rolls 2 and 3.
Ivan says: The hit is clear. So is coming up to the 22pt to run or anchor
on 17pt
stefanp says: The hit is clear. 24-22 with the two looks best as the back
man is primed
Ivan moves 20-17 24-22 .
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BAR: O-0 X-1 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: stefanp
stefanp rolls 4 and 6.
stefanp says: One of my best rolls - that puts me right back in the game
now. The hit is clear
stefanp moves bar-4 4-10 .
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BAR: O-1 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 2 and 2.
Ivan can't move.
Pipcounts: Ivan 152 stefanp 151
stefanp says: He dances - do I have a redouble? Not yet. If things go
really well I could play for a gammon - best to keep hold of the cube for
now
stefanp rolls 2 and 1.
stefanp says: A choice between hitting and continuing the attck or making
the 20pt. It is often better in these positions to make points - my four-
point board then starts looking very formidable
Ivan says: I would say 'hit', but the race is equal and I'm on the bar
with a hittable blot. Safe play here may be correct, i.e. 10-12 1-2
stefanp moves 18-20 19-20 .
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BAR: O-1 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: Ivan
Ivan says: I didn't spot that move
Ivan rolls 6 and 6.
Ivan can't move.
stefanp says: Ivan dances - can I double now? How many rolls hit the man
on 17pt? 19. Hmmm - as last time, hold the cube I think - I may be too
good
Ivan says: Drop. With few builders for the 22pt but a hittable blot, now
is double time. If he had a man on 19pt, is too good to double (check this
with Jelly)
stefanp rolls 3 and 2.
stefanp says: I hit and pick up the second man - also bringing the
builders to bear on my 3 point (22pt). He must anchor now to stay in the
game
stefanp moves 12-15 15-17 .
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BAR: O-2 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: Ivan
Ivan rolls 6 and 1.
The only possible move is bar-24 .
Ivan moves bar-24 .
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+------------------------------------------+ O: Ivan - score: 2
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BAR: O-1 X-0 OFF: O-0 X-0 Cube: 2 (owned by stefanp) turn: stefanp
stefanp says: He didn't anchor - now I think the double is clear. Applying
Kit Woolsey's rule, I know I would not like to consider taking this
stefanp doubles.
Ivan says: If it wasn't a double last roll, why is it a double now?
Ivan gives up. stefanp wins 2 points.
score in 11 point match: stefanp-4 Ivan-2
stefanp says: Ivan drops - as I would have. The gammon danger is great and
that equates to eight points!!