Position 467
How should White play 55 here: You have to you put a second checker on the bar, so first you consider making your 1 point by playing 11/1* 6/1 10/5: The problem with this play is that you only have 2 builders with which to make new inner board points. You are also stacked on your 5 point. This looks ugly, because it is awkward. Consider instead 11/1* 6/1 13/8: You now have 3 builders for your 4 point but still only 2 builders for your 3 and 2 points. You are stacked on your 8 point, and you have given up control of the outfield. Fortunately, there is a better move. Consider 11/1* 8/3(2): This still makes a 3 point board. It also slots your 1 point. This means you now have 4 builders for your 4 point and 3 builders for your 2 point. If the checker on your 1 point is hit, you will still have your 13 point and an outfield presence. If Black misses your checker on your 1 point, then you will have many rolls to cover it and continue the attack if they have entered elsewhere or jus...