The mystery of 6’s from the Bar

I don’t know. That’s the honest truth. I can always think up justifications afterwards, but I am never sure beforehand what eXtremeGammon wants me to do in these sort of situations.

Profound indeed are the mysteries of 6’s from the bar.

Sometimes it’s right to run into the outer field. Sometimes it’s right to slot your barpoint. Sometimes it’s right to bury a checker. I think Michi needs to write a chapter of his next book explaining what the factors are, and how to balance them.

The answer here? Oh, it was bar/21 13/7. Did you know why before you made the move? I didn’t, and neither did my opponent (a world-class player). Perhaps it’s about duplicating your opponent’s 6s to hit you…