Flexibility is a term you will often hear used around a backgammon board, particularly by intermediate and advanced players. But what is flexibility with respect…
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Backgammon, basic defensive play
Published March 9, 2024
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Jason
The ultimate goal of backgammon is to bear off all of your checkers before your opponent does. So, in essence, backgammon is a race. However,…
4 CommentsBackgammon, back to basics
Published December 16, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post we take a look at why, sometimes, it is worthwhile going back to basics. If you have played backgammon long…
3 CommentsBackgammon making or securing points
Published October 14, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at making or securing points. In backgammon, the concept of breaking contact is to…
6 CommentsBackgammon, the 4-3 opening roll
Published September 17, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to explore the options for the 4-3 opening move. It is an interesting opening because…
4 CommentsBackgammon, the first player advantage
Published August 5, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at whether the first player has a distinct advantage in making the first move…
5 CommentsBackgammon, the 4-1 opening roll
Published July 15, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to examine the options for the 4-1 opening move. It certainly isn’t the best opening…
2 CommentsBackgammon, the 5-4 opening roll
Published May 13, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 5-4 opening move. It is not one of…
4 CommentsBackgammon early game: securing a point or hitting?
Published April 15, 2023
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Jason
In this post for beginners, we will take a look at one of the decisions forced upon players in the early stages of the game.…
8 CommentsBackgammon, the 3-2 opening roll
Published February 7, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 3-2 opening roll. The 13/8 move is the…
2 CommentsBackgammon, 3 simple tips for beginners
Published January 14, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for absolute beginners, we take a look at 3 simple tips that can immediately improve your game and give you…
1 CommentBackgammon, the 6-4 opening move
Published December 6, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at what is perhaps the most interesting opening roll in backgammon, the 6-4. The…
3 Comments10 backgammon tips for beginners
Published October 8, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we look at 10 simple tips that will help you improve at backgammon. Opening moves Learn the correct…
2 CommentsHow to win at backgammon
Published September 10, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we examine some of the key strategies and concepts that need to be understood in order to win…
1 CommentBackgammon replies to the opening move using doubles
Published May 14, 2022
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Jason
In backgammon, the first player, on average, does have an advantage. This has been widely known for many years and has been confirmed beyond reasonable…
3 CommentsThe 5 best opening rolls in backgammon
Published March 12, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we look at the 5 best opening rolls in backgammon. These are all rolls that are widely considered…
4 CommentsBook review: Backgammon by Paul Magriel, published 1976.
Published February 12, 2022
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Jason
About the author Paul David Magriel Jr (July 1, 1946 – March 5, 2018), was a professional backgammon player, poker player, and author based in…
4 CommentsBackgammon. Splitting vs slotting?
Published November 13, 2021
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Jason
We have written a couple of previous articles regarding the basic tactical concepts of splitting and slotting. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we…
2 CommentsBackgammon: avoid leaving direct hits
Published October 16, 2021
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Jason
A lone checker, or a blot, is in direct range of a hit if it lies six or fewer points away from an opposing checker.…
2 CommentsBackgammon: general principles for the opening replies
Published September 10, 2021
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Jason
The theory behind the opening moves in backgammon is well documented. However, less is written about the opening replies. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for…
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