Yes! This position actually proves that there are positions that can both
loose backgammon and still be won. X can get all his checkers off in 15
rolls (with only 6-6 rolls), while O also may use 15 rolls to get off all
checkers. Based on this example, I actually guess there are several
positions
On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 08:00:22PM +0100, Øystein Schønning-Johansen wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> Here is a theoretical question for all of you:
>
> Can a race (aka. non-contact) position, be possible to lose backgammon with
> a good dash of unluck, and still be possible to win (with a good dash of
>
Don't know if it will work, but have you tried 8 W pieces on point 2,
one black piece on 3 and the rest black pieces at B home. W can win
with two doubles (2 to 6), or lose with a sequence of (2-1, 3-1,...)
throws while B gets a sequence of 6-6. The odds will be low but might
be > 0.
-Joseph
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