You have just started a 5 point match. The score is 0-0.
You are Black. You have a checker on the Bar.
You have throw 2, 1.
You must play the 2 from the Bar (forced play).
Where do you play the 1?
FROM THE 8 POINT TO THE 7 POINT
OR
FROM THE 6 POINT TO THE 5 POINT
N.B. In backgammon we term this choice as:
Bar/2, 8/7 or Bar/2, 6/5
AND
HAVE IN MIND YOUR REASONS WHY
