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From: Michael J Zehr
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1992 04:45

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In a recent match, I started with a 5-3, taking the 3 point.  My
opponent rolled a 6-4, and took the 2 point.  Normally I would have
played this 24/18, 13/9, even after a 5-3 opening (which makes leaving
blots less attractive).  However my opponent soundly trounced me in the
match, making me suspect he knew a fair bit of the game....

Do other agree with taking the 2 point? 

-michael j zehr

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