Backgammon
ONCE MORE it is time to provide you with a little mental exercise to amuse you during the festive season. First prize is the new book Jerry Grandell: His most important matches by Ortega & Kleinman. The two runners- up can choose between my own book Backgammon: An Independent View and Bill Robertie's new book (as yet untitled) that will be published in mid- January. Entries, which should reach me by Saturday 8 January 2000, can be sent to 18, Glendower Road, London SW14 8NY, or to my email address brayc@globalnet.co.uk
Christmas Quiz 1999
Question 1
Money game, black on roll.
a) Should black double?
b) If doubled, should white take or drop?
Question 2
Double match point. Black on roll. How should he play 31?
a)8/7*, 9/6
b)8/7*, 7/4
c)8/7*, 21/18
Question 3
Money game, black on roll.
a)Should black double?
b)If doubled, should white take or drop?
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