Jacoby Paradox

Jacoby Paradox [Named for Oswald Jacoby, who mentioned it in The Backgammon Book, page 116.]  The fact that an improvement in the opponent's position can make redoubling correct in a position in which the player on roll owns the cube and has one remaining chance to redouble.

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