Beginner’s guide. How to play backgammon. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for first-time players, we explain how to play backgammon. If you are an experienced…
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Backgammon blitz
In this Deluxe Backgammon post, we take a closer look at the most exciting strategy in backgammon, the blitz. We will look to add additional…
2 CommentsBackgammon rules of thumb
Backgammon is a game of mathematical decisions that can be immensely complex. During the course of a game, there is rarely time to make these…
1 CommentOpening move strategy
At Deluxe Backgammon we have previously covered the backgammon opening moves, but this post delves into the specific strategies behind the moves. If you have…
2 CommentsBackgammon Flexibility or ‘creating your own luck’
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…
2 CommentsHow to use the backgammon doubling cube
A lot of social backgammon players will have never used a doubling cube. It is not required to be used as part of the game…
2 CommentsThe three greatest myths of Backgammon
This post is a Deluxe Backgammon guide to the biggest myths and misconceptions in backgammon. Belief in these myths is common amongst beginners and social…
1 CommentBackgammon or Chess, which is better?
So, no doubt, this has the potential to be a divisive post. However, if you are here reading this article, it is safe to assume…
1 CommentDeluxe Backgammon Playing Guides
Beginner’s guide. How to play backgammon. At Deluxe Backgammon we have put together a number of playing guides that will help you enjoy your quality…
5 CommentsTavli – Greek Backgammon
This Deluxe Backgammon post is about the game of tavli, a Greek variant of backgammon. It doesn’t matter where you go in Greece, one thing…
1 CommentBackgammon variants
The game of backgammon has been around for about five thousand years. During that time there have been a number of backgammon variants. In today’s…
3 CommentsModern Backgammon: Mobile play versus Real-life
In the modern world, people are becoming more and more attached to their mobile devices. Stand on a busy street and watch the people pass…
1 CommentBackgammon notation
Backgammon notation is a method that allows the description of backgammon play to be written in a standardised manner. The notation describes the dice rolls,…
2 CommentsBackgammon etiquette
Backgammon has its own protocols for what is considered an acceptable style of play. Like many other games, this has evolved into an unwritten code…
2 CommentsBackgammon Beginners – FAQ
Here is a collection of the most frequently asked questions we get at Deluxe Backgammon from beginners or observers. Every time we play someone will…
2 CommentsA closer look at Backgammon probability
The Deluxe Backgammon team took a high-level view of probability in one of our earlier posts. We presented a table that gave the preferred opening…
2 CommentsBeginner’s luck.
The Deluxe Backgammon team plays weekly in South London. Normally, we play in one of two venues, a small Italian deli or a local pub.…
2 CommentsPlaying Guide: 10 Intermediate Backgammon Tips
Here are 10 quick Deluxe Backgammon tips you can apply to your next game. These are general guidelines that can be considered during most match…
2 CommentsPlaying Guide: Common Mistakes in Backgammon
We covered the basics of strategy in our Deluxe Backgammon strategy introduction. Whilst it is useful to have several backgammon strategies at your disposal, it…
2 CommentsPlaying Guide: Backgammon: Luck or Skill?
The Deluxe Backgammon team finished our normal Monday night session by witnessing the final game being won with a ridiculous run of high doubles. The…
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