Weekly Challenge 148: Flip The Middle

Win a game of Othello vs @PS-Greedy-Two-Move (or @PST-Greedy-Tom) where you own the least of the middle 4 squares.

Adjudication Criteria:
1. Fewest of the middle squares owned
2. Biggest score difference
3. Earliest Entry

Additional Clarification:
- Takebacks are not permitted
- The middle squares are d4, d5, e4, e5 (the squares where the starting pieces are placed)

This week's challenge ties in with the Othello MSO tournament which takes place this Thursday: playstrategy.org/swiss/4FAPwpEx

Closing Date: Monday 16th February 1200 UTC+0

playstrategy.org/8qM3m0hN/p2

Gave it a go: 1 centre piece owned, score 50-14

21

playstrategy.org/VAD6kfEK
0 middle square owned
score 38-26

1

playstrategy.org/G25nerQr
0 middle square owned
score 38-26
Same as the one just above, but with the other colours.

1

playstrategy.org/sCXIQVvpXAx4
0 middle square owned
score 44-20

12

Entries for Weekly Challenge 148 has closed. Thanks to all users who participated.

The winner is @SOLFAREMI who won a game of Othello whilst owning none of the middle 4 squares by a score of 44-20 in the following game: playstrategy.org/sCXIQVvp

Users are still welcome to attempt this challenge and post answers here, but the winner has been fixed. The next challenge can be found here: playstrategy.org/forum/weekly-challenges/weekly-challenge-149-side-hustle