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Hello,
I am working on a (german) backgammon glossary, which also contains
english expressions and their explanations (or, if existant, the
appropriate german translation):
http://www.hardyhuebener.de/glossar.html
For the expression *wash* I found two different explanations:
1. Paul Lamford defines it as: "A settlement where two or more players
agree that no points will be won by either side in the current game.
It normally occurs when the chances are approximately equal, and
sometimes with a high cube." (in "Improve Your Backgammon", p. 128)
2. Tom Keith's Backgammon Galore Glossary
(http://www.bkgm.com/glossary.html) says: "A blitzing technique that
involves breaking a higher home-board point in order to hit a blot on
a lower home-board point."
Magriel's "Backgammon" definition is: "To switch points and hit an
opposing checker".
Can anyone confirm, that Wash is used both for shifting points and for
zero-settlements? Or is wash possibly used differently in the US and GB?
Thanks for your answers,
Hardy :-)
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Gregg Cattanach writes:
The first definition is really the only way I've ever heard it used.
The checker plays the others referenced are usually called something
else, usually a 'point switch'. I would say that the vast majority of
BG players would immediately think 'wash' means to settle for zero
points.
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Joe Gangsta writes:
Tom Keith's definition of WASH is slightly incorrect. The technique
does not involve BREAKING a higher point to hit on a lower point, it
involves SHIFTING from a hihger point to a lower point, sending
opponent to the bar.
For instance, you have a 3 point board, 6, 5 and 4 points, opponent
has blots on the 3 and 2 points, you roll 2-2. The WASH is shifting
your 5 point and 4 point to the lower points, sending both blots to
the bar.
Joe
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