Response vs. Opening

+-13-14-15-16-17-18-+---+-19-20-21-22-23-24-+
|2O ' ' ' '5X '3X ' '1X5O|
|   |
|      |  26  |
|1X ' ' ' '5O|   |1X3O ' ' '4X|
+-12-11-10--9--8--7-+---+--6--5--4--3--2--1-+

Pip counts: GNU_0.14 (Top): 159, Hisako (Bottom): 167

• Hisako to play


            • Money Game Equities

13/7* 13/11 -0.035
    48.7%   14.0%  0.6%    51.3%   14.1%   0.8%   CL: -0.028   CF: -0.035
24/22 13/7* -0.043 ( -0.008)
    48.8%   13.0%  0.7%    51.2%   12.8%   0.7%   CL: -0.021   CF: -0.043


            Full cubeful rollout, 468 games, Play: 0-ply/expert, Cube: 2-ply/33%


            • Volatility after each play
13/7* 13/11 0.122
24/22 13/7* 0.111


   GG   
   GS   
   3a3a   


I usually hit and build at GG or when I am behind in the match where my gammon values are higher than that of my opponent.
For money and at even scores, I often prefer a building play against a weaker opposition.
The split to the 22-point isn't nearly so strong as a split to more advanced points. Also, bringing the builder down will tend to lead to more gammonish positions for both sides.



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