Marc Olsen vs Anton Dragostinov Backgammon Match

This is a video with commentary of a backgammon match between Marc Olsen and Anton Dragostinov.
Analysis of positions in a separate video:
• Marc Olsen vs Anton Dr...
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• Marc Olsen top v ANTON...
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[@ReignOfPraine]

Wow, you are so quick at counting pips. I'm glad to hear that you'll make a video on it at some point. I remember on one BG match a commentator said "it's not my match, I'm not counting the pips" but for you it seems effortless.

[@AlexEshaghianBackgammon]

Thank you. Counting pips quickly will save you time in a match. Certain shortcuts are useful: 42 pips for a full board, 30 for two on the 7 and 8, and 40 for two on the 20 point. If you have 2 checkers on each of the 4, 5, and 6, that's 30 pips. 2 checkers on each of the 7 and 8 is another 30 pips for 60. And the 20 anchor is 40 more for 100. Here is a good video by Art Benjamin: czcams.com/video/vBTPbrxUQt0/video.html

[@ReignOfPraine]

@@AlexEshaghianBackgammon Yeah, I am aware of those shortcuts and I do like cluster counting and comparing the difference when both sides look similar enough. But when I see you get it nearly instantly I can see I still have a long way to go. I'll watch that Art Benjamin vid, thanks.

[@NickBriglia]

The video would be more helpful if you were actually catching their mistakes. Just watching game 1 there were errors and blunders that went uncommented. So just watching without comment makes them seem correct.

[@AlexEshaghianBackgammon]

There will be an upcoming video with analysis of interesting positions in the match. I'm also working on having an XG feed for future commentary videos.

[@AlexEshaghianBackgammon]

@undertheradar501 Here is the position analysis video: czcams.com/video/6DpxtdH2pFo/video.html