I didn't mean to attack with that last post (if that's the reaction you had). Just thinking out loud (or thinking with my fingers or whatever applies) more than trying to debate any particular point. I was thinking, "If I were faced with this exact same situation again, what would I do?" And I decided that I would do the same damn thing, which satisfies me that I made a correct play.
A correct play, not THE correct play. There's a difference. This is one of those puzzles that I'd bet you'd get differing opinions if you put it to several of the top experts and players in the world. Sklansky might say it was a bad play because the numbers don't add up. Caro might say it was a good play because I read my opponent well. Harrington might say it depends on where the second hand on my watch was pointed (that will make perfect sense if you read his excellent book -- he says that if you want to employ a particular play, say, 20% of the time, there's no need to keep count; just know that the second hand on your watch is between :48 and :00 20% of the time, so look at your watch before you decide).
As far as the RCG, I don't have a clue. On the surface, it seems far-fetched. But maybe I'll see the light some time when I'm more motivated to think about it.Statistics: Posted by flafishy — Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:30 pm
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