Category: Guides

Opening move strategy

Published December 14, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon Flexibility or ‘creating your own luck’

Published November 30, 2019 by Jason

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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Precision dice and dice cups

Published November 16, 2019 by Jason

This Deluxe Backgammon post is about precision dice, dice cups and their use to prevent cheating. Backgammon is a difficult enough game as it is,…

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How to use the backgammon doubling cube

Published October 27, 2019 by Jason

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…

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The three greatest myths of Backgammon

Published October 23, 2019 by Jason

This post is a Deluxe Backgammon guide to the biggest myths and misconceptions in backgammon. Belief in these myths is common among beginners and social…

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Backgammon or Chess, which is better?

Published October 6, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Deluxe Backgammon Playing Guides

Published October 1, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon board – the playing field material

Published September 28, 2019 by Jason

When deciding on a quality backgammon set, make sure you choose a surface that suits your needs. There is a whole range of surface types…

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Tavli – Greek Backgammon

Published September 15, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon variants

Published September 5, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Types of leather used for Backgammon sets

Published August 29, 2019 by Jason

Leather is a natural material produced from the hides or skins of animals. It is produced by tanning the skin using tannins to help alter…

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Modern Backgammon: Mobile play versus Real-life

Published August 24, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon notation

Published July 27, 2019 by Jason

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,…

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Backgammon etiquette

Published July 21, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon Beginners – FAQ

Published July 17, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Backgammon in art

Published July 14, 2019 by Jason

Backgammon is a popular game today, especially in the last decade or so with the advent of online gaming. However, the game has a long…

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How much is a good quality backgammon set?

Published July 7, 2019 by Jason

Once you have started playing backgammon, you will want to buy a good-quality backgammon set. The big question is, how much to spend on a…

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A closer look at Backgammon probability

Published July 2, 2019 by Jason

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…

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Beginner’s luck.

Published June 24, 2019 by Jason

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.…

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Backgammon in the 20th Century

Published June 4, 2019 by Jason

Origins The game of backgammon has been around, in some form or another, for over five thousand years. It originated in, or around, Persia. There…

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