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p1 anywhere open variant
Posted:
Nov 25, 2023, 4:59 PM
on the rare occasion (these days) that i play otb, we occasionally play disregarding the p1 takes center as first move rule. we have the option to play unrated w/o tourney rules meaning p1 can play its second inside the box here. i think it would be a fun option to play p1's first anywhere! it certainly adds an element to strategy!
Re: p1 anywhere open variant
Posted:
Nov 25, 2023, 11:32 PM
K10 is optimal for P1, assuming a tournament rule distant second move. If no tournament rule distant second move by P1, then it's not a very interesting game, but K10 is still optimal for P1.
Retired from TB Pente, but still playing live games & exploring variants like D, poof and boat
When I first learned the game in 1978 to 1979 the original board (I have two) looked like the attached. P1, P2 and P3 where "more" restrictive. P1 k-10 as normal, P2 went no closer than the inner ring, P3 was no closer than the outer ring. Then the game was wide open.
