Defending against a flying opponent

A player with three pieces can fly anywhere, so every two-in-a-row is a threat. Learn to block a flying opponent. Strategy · lesson 4 of 4.

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Ivory is down to three pieces, so Ivory can fly. Any two ivory pieces in a line with the third point empty can become a mill next turn.

Ivory’s top line needs one more piece.

Try it: Block Ivory’s mill.

Against a flying opponent, watch every pair of their pieces.

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