Argothair….thanks for the response.  In response to you…

1st paragraph:  Now that I think of it, rarely do the Allies get much of a chance to move 2.  In order to make the game more fair, what are your thoughts on eliminating the 2 space rule, but giving Munich a factory as a slight compensation?  Any other ideas?

2nd paragraph:  My opponents usually spend naval money on transports only…possibly 1 more battleship for GB.  They definitely do NOT focus 80-90% of their IPCs on India.  It’s probably a 50-50 split.  I guess they fear that FR can’t hold off GR without GB dropping guys into Belgium to disrupt the supply line.

When I play solo #2, I’ll try out your 80-90% India strategy.

Greetings;

I’ve played around 20 or so games thus far, and it seems like I am one of the few that would prefer to play with the CP.  Winning is a grind, but I can pull it off most of the time.  The only alteration to the OOB rules that we play is that ground troops can move 2 through friendly territory and to reinforce, but can only attack from 1.  I won’t use other adjustments I’ve read about (limiting FR navy, limiting India, factory in Munich, etc…) as they would only further help the CP.  We also don’t play the RR or economic collapse rules.  I don’t mind a 6-8 hour game…it’s better than TV.

My CP strategy is fairly well set in stone. Here are the basics:

1. Equally split GR on east and west
2. 70/30 split of AH…favor the east. Get everyone to Galicia in R1. 
3. Pray for OTT…hope for a stalemate, but is expected to slowly be overtaken. (Guaranteed victory if OTT can overpower GB)

This makes the fight against IT and FR a temporary stalemate, but RU is in trouble and usually goes under in round 5.  Once gone, all but 5 or 6 guys head west.  Those that remain stay in Karelia in case someone tries to come in over the top.

4. Use GR navy wisely, but I don’t expect them to last more than 2 or 3 rounds.  I have no use for AH or OTT navies. I usually leave them in place and wait to be attacked.  AH may come out, depends on who is creeping through the Med. 
5. By round 5, GR IPC will be anywhere between 48-55 (depends on who captured Moscow) and AH will be 35-40.  Either way, press west.

By round 7 or 8, the Allies should have 4 or 5 battleships, 3 or 4 cruisers, and 8-10 transports roaming around the North ATL.  Meanwhile, GR and AH are pressing.

6. Keep AH press on full force, but buy 4 or 5 battleships (usually 4) for GR for 2 consecutive rounds in rounds 7/8 or 8/9…depends on situation at the western front.    GR either kicks ass and scares off/captures transports or forces GB and/or US to buy more ships.  Either way, the flood of GB and US guys into FR stops.  IT is usually gone by now, so AH is probably in Burgundy and GR is hopefully holding their own in Picardy.  FR is doomed.

Of course, variables arise…poor dice, OTT die quickly, etc…  I can recall losing with the CP once when GB steamrolled through CON.  GB was knocking on Vienna, and GR couldn’t hold the west.  Sh*t happens, but this is not common.

So, why Bobby Fischer?  I usually play my daughter who is only 14, but is exceptionally bright, or I play a friend and his college aged son, both of whom are sharp.  All 3 are worthy competitors, but I had to see for myself.  So, I recently finished my first solo game, doing my best Fischer imitation, trying to play both sides equally fair.  Round 12, AH proudly rose their flag in Paris.  GR usually ends up doing most of the grunt work while AH takes all the glory.

I do science for a living, and clearly understand that a sample size of 1 is worthless, however, if and when I go for solo #2, I’d predict similar results.

Has anyone else had good luck with and/or prefer the CP?  Would anyone like to discuss my CP strategy, especially #6?

Best to all.

Biggest and best?  That works for me.  Thank you.

I wish it were that way, but I don’t have to let her win.  She may be 13, but she is a bright and formidable opponent….or maybe I am terrible.  Either way, we have some good games.  She used to beat me at UNO when she was 2.

While I’m at it, we are new to the AA games.  We’ve played 1941 a few times and are now enjoying 1914.  Is 1940 a worthy game???..she has a birthday approaching.

Thank you both for your replies.  There is no longer any confusion on my part.

We just ended round 2.  I had to ask this question because it appears I have stretched the German western front too thin.  AH needs to help immediately.

Question:  Let’s say GER is occupying SWI, and the FR attack from BUR.  In the next round, AH moves into SWI from TYR.  Do GER and AH defend together, or, is GER defending while AH is attacking?

This is our 2nd game and this is the only rule (we hope) that we need clarification on.  My 13yo daughter and I had a lengthy debate about this ruling.

I apologize if this is a repeat…I’ve read through 10 pages of this forum and have yet to see the answer.

Thank you for any assistance.