What if Gollum won the riddle game?

baragund said:

Ingwë, do you really think Bilbo could beat Gollum in a fight, given how Tolkien portrayed both of them up to that point?

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Yes, I think. He has a sword - The Sting. Жилото. He could kill Gollum.

baragund said:

Gollum, on the other hand, was able to throttle goblins who happened to wander into his territory.

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Gollum is strong, but he kill goblins while he is using the Ring. But Bilbo have found the One Ring. Gollum doesn`t possessthe Ring. He is visible. Bilbo may become invisible (destiny).