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        >Aasmund writes:
        >There are no "right" moves in backgammon.

I'll be flying into Norway this weekend.  I take cash, checks, and
credit cards.  Bring plenty if you really believe that there are
no "right" moves in backgammon.
                               
        >Phil Franklin writes:
        >The question is academic, because X should double regardless
        >of what O does.

I don't think you read all of Mika's original posting.  He stated that
X owned the cube, and X was leading 9-7 in a match up to 11.  If X
doubled back to O, O can now win the match if he wins the game.

By X keeping the cube, even if O gets lucky and wins the game, it's
only 9-9 in the match.

Another example of using DIFFERENT doubling strategy in a money game
vs. tournament play.

--Philip Stromer--

Note to Mika:  If X owns the cube, it CAN'T be on 64.  You have given
us an interesting situation, but a little clarification would help.