Doubling Quiz
Bill Robertie, 1980
Las Vegas Backgammon Magazine, October 1980
In each of the following positions, Black is on roll in a money game with the Jacoby rule and beavers in effect. For each position, answer these two questions:

  1. Should Black, on roll, double or not?
  2. If Black doubles, should White drop, take, or beaver?

Pay attention to the position of the cube. (It might make a difference!) Give yourself one point for each correct solution.

Problem 1
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 2
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 3
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 4
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 5
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 6
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 7
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 8
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 9
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 10
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 11
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

Problem 12
Should Black double?
Should White drop, take, or beaver?

(Answer here.)

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