Another one for the "what the hell were you
thinking" files. Here it should be pretty clear that you should be
happy you rolled such a great number (Joker) and that making the opponent's 6pt
is the correct play. I went from being on the verge of getting gammoned to
being right back into the game. Since I was behind in the race I thought it
would be clever to keep a checker back there to be a nuisance to those white
men coming around the board. Clever if I'm looking for a way to lose
maybe.
With white having men pinned back on my 7pt and 3pt, I am likely to
have several chances to hit him as he comes around because I have the better
timing. By running with one checker I am giving white the opportunity to
put me on the bar and keep me there while he brings all his checkers
safely around.
Key points to remember: When you have the
better timing, take advantage of it and dont give your opponent an opportunity
to get it back by keeping you on the bar. Oh ya.. and dont turn a huge joker
into a huge blunder with a bonehead play.
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