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Lesson 27 of 30

The cube in a race

Learn the cube in a race, recognise the relevant board cues and apply the idea in a real game.

8 minutesTheory + knowledge check
01
Main idea

The rule to remember

A cube decision combines winning chances, gammons, match score and the cost of losing ownership of the cube.

02
At the board

How it works in a game

Double when the position has become clearly favourable but the opponent still has enough equity to consider taking. This is the central decision pattern for “The cube in a race”.

03
Before the move

Quick checklist

  1. 1Estimate winning chances
  2. 2Include gammon risk
  3. 3Check the match score

Knowledge check

Which approach best matches “The cube in a race”?

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