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Old 10-27-2006, 06:45 AM
Dangeresque Dangeresque is offline
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Default Re: Helmuth - Ferguson Head Up Match Theory Question

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I'd make no adjustment to my play.

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Now that you want explanations. I'd say that I'd make no adjustments, because by playing my optimal game each match, I'd improve my chances of winning each match in isolation. If I were to change to a less optimal strategy, then I would reduce the probability of a win in any given match, thus exponentially increasing my opponents opportunity to win all 5 matches. Any mistake you make here will be magnified. The matches begin to more accurately reflect skill over luck and as David has oft noted we are at war with luck.
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