Guy Macon http://www.guymacon.com/ wrote:
I wonder if some variation on the backgammon doubling method of
forcing a losing player to resign might work...

Doubling only works in matches. In a tournament, the correct
procedure would be for each player to double every move so that
whoever wins gets the highest possible score.


Dave.

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