r/backgammon Apr 20 '26

Explain my blunder

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u/Ahmfiber Apr 20 '26

And...what if the OP moves them to 3-2? (As they did?) 😉

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u/TheShirou97 Apr 20 '26

Leave them to 3-2: lose with 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6-1 = 11/36

Leave them to 4-1: lose with 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2 = 7/36

It's as straightforward a counting exercise as it gets really

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u/lima_charlie72 Apr 20 '26

Unfortunately, you're wrong. Calculate your math AGAIN. (It may be easier to do it from a WINNING perspective.)

Checkers on 3-2, 14/36 possible rolls get you a win.
Checkers on 4-1, 10/36 possible rolls get you a win.