It has been quite some time since we have reviewed a quality backgammon set. This is primarily due to covid restrictions of the last couple…
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How to play backgammon in 6 simple steps
Published July 16, 2022
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In this Deluxe Backgammon post for absolute beginners, we will take a look at 6 simple steps to get started playing a game of backgammon.…
Leave a CommentBackgammon, points to ponder
Published June 11, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take a look at the relative importance of the named points on the board. The first…
Leave a 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…
Leave a CommentBackgammon of Today by John Longacre published 1930
Published April 16, 2022
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Jason
Here at Deluxe Backgammon, we recently had the good fortune to come across a copy of Backgammon by Paul Magriel. It was a very interesting…
Leave a CommentThe 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…
Leave a CommentBook 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…
Leave a CommentThe probability of entering checkers from the bar
Published January 15, 2022
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Jason
Beginners guides. How to play backgammon. This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this post, we are going to examine the…
Leave a CommentBackgammon tips and tricks for beginners
Published December 11, 2021
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Jason
There is still a lot to learn after covering the backgammon fundamentals. Every beginner will still need to understand the basic backgammon strategies and tactics.…
Leave a CommentBackgammon. 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…
Leave a CommentBackgammon: 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…
Leave a CommentBackgammon, the importance of builders
Published August 14, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take look at the importance of builders and how they can help develop your board. A…
Leave a CommentBackgammon. Priorities during the opening stages of play
Published July 17, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take look at the tactical priorities during the opening stages of the game. Both players will…
Leave a CommentBackgammon opening move 6-5
Published June 12, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at the 6-5 opening roll. If you read any modern guides on the backgammon…
Leave a CommentBackgammon: aggressive and defensive play
Published May 15, 2021
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at the considerations that need to be made when deciding…
Leave a CommentBackgammon tactics: priming and slotting
Published April 17, 2021
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Jason
In essence, backgammon strategy involves hitting blots, securing points and racing. Almost all backgammon players could improve their game simply by hitting blots and securing…
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Published March 20, 2021
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at how the checkers move around the board.…
Leave a CommentBackgammon, the rule of 8
Published February 27, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at the significance of the number 8, or 8.1667 to be precise, and how…
Leave a CommentThe health benefits of playing backgammon
Published February 13, 2021
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Jason
That old backgammon set collecting dust on the bookshelf could be key to keeping your mind active and healthy while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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