Right, X has a win with G7. X next goes to D7 and then D6 for a double split three. H7 and I8 both lose by O moving to E4, F5, and then F2. -------- From: Randall Bart O is threatening H7 (force H6) and I8 (force I7) to win. Clearly X cannot stop this unless he moves G7, H7, or I8. Analyzing those three paths is driving me nuts.