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2/22/24

Double 5's again

XGID=-a---BDCBA--bB---cbc--bbA-:0:0:1:55:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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Double 5's again

XGID=-a---BDCBA--bB---cbc--bbA-:0:0:1:55:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/22/24

2/22/24

5-away/3-away checker play

XGID=----CbE-B---cC---bbb-bbB--:0:0:1:63:2:4:0:7:10 Score is X:2 O:4 7 pt.(s) match. +13-14-15-16-17-

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5-away/3-away checker play

XGID=----CbE-B---cC---bbb-bbB--:0:0:1:63:2:4:0:7:10 Score is X:2 O:4 7 pt.(s) match. +13-14-15-16-17-

2/22/24

2/21/24

Double 1's again

XGID=-aA-B-DC--b--D---Abc-bcb--:0:0:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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Double 1's again

XGID=-aA-B-DC--b--D---Abc-bcb--:0:0:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/21/24

2/21/24

XGID=-aaB--EBBA-bA--abbbbB-b--:1:1:1:55:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=-aaB--EBBA-bA--abbbbB-b--:1:1:1:55:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/21/24

peps...@gmail.com2

2/20/24

Backgammon riddle

What is the hardest problem in backgammon? Figuring out whether your two rear checkers should protect

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Backgammon riddle

What is the hardest problem in backgammon? Figuring out whether your two rear checkers should protect

2/20/24

2/20/24

XGID=-aB---DB--AeD---c-ea--AA-:0:0:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=-aB---DB--AeD---c-ea--AA-:0:0:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/20/24

2/18/24

XGID=--a--BEaC---dC---c-db---B-:0:0:1:22:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=--a--BEaC---dC---c-db---B-:0:0:1:22:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/18/24

2/17/24

I sure hope O doesn't roll snake eyes next

XGID=--aB-EBBb---B----cc-cAcA-:0:0:1:41:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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I sure hope O doesn't roll snake eyes next

XGID=--aB-EBBb---B----cc-cAcA-:0:0:1:41:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/17/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/17/24

An obvious exception to the DMP rule

Here, I made the DMP play which is obviously wrong in retrospect. The gammon is much closer than I

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An obvious exception to the DMP rule

Here, I made the DMP play which is obviously wrong in retrospect. The gammon is much closer than I

2/17/24

peps...@gmail.com, Axel Reichert3

2/15/24

A difficult one to Axelise

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:22:58 PM UTC, Axel Reichert wrote: > "peps...@gmail.com

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A difficult one to Axelise

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:22:58 PM UTC, Axel Reichert wrote: > "peps...@gmail.com

2/15/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/15/24

An unsuccessful attempt to cheat

The position below really looked like a pass to me. So why did I take it? Because XG hadn't

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An unsuccessful attempt to cheat

The position below really looked like a pass to me. So why did I take it? Because XG hadn't

2/15/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/15/24

I managed to lose a gammon from here to lose the match in this game. It's such an extreme bad

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I managed to lose a gammon from here to lose the match in this game. It's such an extreme bad

2/15/24

2/14/24

XGID=a---BaCAD--A-----fbbc-BAA-:1:1:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=a---BaCAD--A-----fbbc-BAA-:1:1:1:11:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/14/24

2/13/24

44 is usually lucky but this one's just average

XGID=-BBbBBB---AAA--bB-b--bcbb-:2:-1:1:44:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17

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44 is usually lucky but this one's just average

XGID=-BBbBBB---AAA--bB-b--bcbb-:2:-1:1:44:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17

2/13/24

Craig, … Trevor Slocum41

2/12/24

online backgammon against a friend?

At https://bgammon.org you can play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online for free without any

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online backgammon against a friend?

At https://bgammon.org you can play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online for free without any

2/12/24

2/12/24

XGID=----BaDbDC-a-----bbc--bBb-:0:0:1:61:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=----BaDbDC-a-----bbc--bBb-:0:0:1:61:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/12/24

peps...@gmail.com, Timothy Chow2

2/11/24

Well, don't do it so often then!

On 2/11/2024 5:35 AM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > "Doctor Xavier, Doctor Xavier, > My PR is

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Well, don't do it so often then!

On 2/11/2024 5:35 AM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > "Doctor Xavier, Doctor Xavier, > My PR is

2/11/24

peps...@gmail.com, … Timothy Chow11

2/10/24

In tennis, 30-30 is the same score as deuce

On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 12:04:45 AM UTC, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > On Saturday, February

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In tennis, 30-30 is the same score as deuce

On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 12:04:45 AM UTC, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > On Saturday, February

2/10/24

2/10/24

Which point do you make?

XGID=--BB-cDB----AAA----bBcdc--:0:0:1:32:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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Which point do you make?

XGID=--BB-cDB----AAA----bBcdc--:0:0:1:32:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/10/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/10/24

A tedious verification of a banal comment

Tim posted a clip in another thread of Gus Hansen against Bob Koca. Naturally, I watched the clip,

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A tedious verification of a banal comment

Tim posted a clip in another thread of Gus Hansen against Bob Koca. Naturally, I watched the clip,

2/10/24

Timothy Chow, Stick Rice3

2/9/24

Which point do you break?

On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 9:18:29 AM UTC-5, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-B--bCBBB-B--------

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Which point do you break?

On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 9:18:29 AM UTC-5, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-B--bCBBB-B--------

2/9/24

Philippe Michel, … MK5

2/9/24

GNUbg version 1.08.001 available

On 2/8/2024 1:20 PM, Axel Reichert wrote: > Tony The Welsh Twat <tonythew...@gmail.com>

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GNUbg version 1.08.001 available

On 2/8/2024 1:20 PM, Axel Reichert wrote: > Tony The Welsh Twat <tonythew...@gmail.com>

2/9/24

MK, Axel Reichert4

2/9/24

Murat's first mutant cube script experiment and preliminary results

On 2/8/2024 1:38 AM, Axel Reichert wrote: > MK <playb...@yahoo.com> writes: >> ...

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Murat's first mutant cube script experiment and preliminary results

On 2/8/2024 1:38 AM, Axel Reichert wrote: > MK <playb...@yahoo.com> writes: >> ...

2/9/24

2/7/24

Murat's mutant Python scripts + math questions for PHD's

On 1/26/2024 6:56 PM, MK wrote: > Ex-Gee has a "should have won" feature that Noo-BG

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Murat's mutant Python scripts + math questions for PHD's

On 1/26/2024 6:56 PM, MK wrote: > Ex-Gee has a "should have won" feature that Noo-BG

2/7/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/7/24

A predictable surprise

I really was quite surprised by XG's take here which is why I rolled it out. The take is

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A predictable surprise

I really was quite surprised by XG's take here which is why I rolled it out. The take is

2/7/24

peps...@gmail.com

2/7/24

Position from the Campaign Against Backgammon Cliches

I knew I had a strong advantage here but was I good enough to double? I correctly thought not but I

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Position from the Campaign Against Backgammon Cliches

I knew I had a strong advantage here but was I good enough to double? I correctly thought not but I

2/7/24

2/7/24

XGID=-a--b-EBB-B-bD---a-bcbaa--:0:0:1:54:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

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XGID=-a--b-EBB-B-bD---a-bcbaa--:0:0:1:54:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-

2/7/24

2/6/24

XGID=-bBBaBBB-B--cB---A-bbc--b-:1:-1:1:63:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17

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XGID=-bBBaBBB-B--cB---A-bbc--b-:1:-1:1:63:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17

2/6/24

2/5/24

Tabula. an ancestor of backgammon, is now available to play online at bgammon.org

Tabula has been played for at least 1500 years, and bears a striking resemblance to backgammon. https

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Tabula. an ancestor of backgammon, is now available to play online at bgammon.org

Tabula has been played for at least 1500 years, and bears a striking resemblance to backgammon. https

2/5/24

peps...@gmail.com, … Timothy Chow7

2/4/24

Rewriting Shakespeare

On 2/4/2024 5:50 PM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > I did actually read a totally serious online

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Rewriting Shakespeare

On 2/4/2024 5:50 PM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > I did actually read a totally serious online

2/4/24

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