SchoolDoubling cube

Lesson 28 of 30

The cube in contact play

Learn the cube in contact play, 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 contact play”.

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 contact play”?

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