From: Rich Baker <rgb5@cornell.edu>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 07:22:58 -0500
Subject: Re: More discussion of Move #3
Message-id: <3.0.2.32.19980120072258.007ed5a0@postoffice.mail.cornell.edu>

At 08:16 PM 1/19/98 EST, MadMax wrote:

(2) Rich Baker and I seem to disagree about how to evaluate an opp's response on row 13 after JADES/JANES. I see that opening as a way for opp to pick up cheap points, he says we're better off after opp plays on row 13. I don't see the reasoning behind that, unless it has to do with new hook opportunities on row 14 after opp's play. Please elaborate, Rich.

Tracy,

My point about row 13 is that after JEANS there is an A at 12c giving opponent a higher potential score for a 2 or 3 tile play from 13b. I'll grant that it will be harder for opponent to make such a blocking play after JEANS (TWA, SH) than after JA(n/d)ES though. Not a major consideration for me, as I think the improved access to row 11 is much more important.

Rich Happy Generic Cold Month Holidays,

Rich Baker