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,…
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Backgammon, back to basics
Published December 16, 2023
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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 5-2 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 5-2 opening move. It is an intriguing opening because…
4 CommentsBackgammon, the 5-1 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 5-1 opening move. It isn’t one of the favoured…
3 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 6-3 opening roll
Published September 16, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 6-3 opening move. It is not one of…
2 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 chouette
Published June 17, 2023
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Jason
A backgammon chouette is a variant of backgammon for three or more players. Traditional backgammon is strictly a two-player game, so if you are in…
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 2-1 opening roll
Published March 11, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 2-1 opening move. This probably has to be…
2 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 CommentsBackgammon, the 6-2 opening move
Published November 12, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a closer look at the 6-2 opening move. This is considered one of the more awkward…
1 Comment10 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 CommentHow to play backgammon in 6 simple steps
Published July 16, 2022
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Jason
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.…
1 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…
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