Author: Orad Reshef
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Recube vig
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As we’ve touched upon before, ownership of the cube has some intrinsic value. This value is oftentimes called the recube vigorish. Vigorish, or vig, is an old-timey word that refers to the small rake taken by a gambling establishment. The general sense is that you’re getting slightly less than you’ve earned because of the vig.…
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Michy’s “Endgame Techniques,” on Closeout positions
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[39:45] This is one lesson in a seminar series on how to bear-off checkers, following Michy’s “Endgame Techniques” book. This specific lesson focuses on how the opponent’s checkers influence what play we should make.
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The Polar Triangle Backgammon Opening Series
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[13:09] A video that illustrates how the match score can influence what moves you should play. This is episode 1 of a series.
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Solving the race in backgammon by Art Benjamin
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[48:48] A technical lecture on cube actions in different race conditions. Includes some original research on a new method (the “variance method”) to figure out cube decisions that is 95% accurate (albeit mathematically cumbersome).
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Rules of Thumb for Bearing Off by Phil Simborg
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[1:14:55] A lecture with many tips and tricks on bearing off by Phil Simborg.
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A Guide to Doubling by Chris Bray
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[1:23:27] A comprehensive lecture on all beginner and intermediate topics related to doubling in unlimited games.