Game 4, move 16: stog 5-4

[diane]

Position ID: YndnAEDzbhMACA
Match ID: EQG2ABAAGAAA


Well, herd danced again with 4-6, but now things get more...interesting. Bet you will regret that last move now  

[stog]

8/3 5/1

and yes i had thought of moving up my straggler with the 1 last roll, to await a 5

[ah_clem]

8/3 5/1

and yes i had thought of moving up my straggler with the 1 last roll, to await a 5

Yep, moving up the straggler would have been the right thing to do.  By moving it up, you kill 6s and give yourself 5s to escape - both 5s and 6s play well; leaving it where it is means you need a 6 to escape while 5s force you to play in your home board, so  6s play well but 5s don't.

[stog]

thx clem

yes that was the joined up bit i failed to 'join up" :0

i blame the man flu of course not innate inadequacy