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.…
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Backgammon, 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…
5 CommentsThe 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.…
2 CommentsBackgammon set up and rules, more FAQ
Published February 10, 2021
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at frequently asked questions regarding the set up of the…
12 CommentsUsing defensive strategies in backgammon
Published January 23, 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 need for adopting defensive strategies when…
3 CommentsAdvanced anchors
Published December 26, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at the importance of advanced anchors in backgammon.…
2 CommentsAdvanced backgammon strategies
Published December 19, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is for intermediate players who are looking to take their game to the next level. Ideally, you will have covered all…
1 CommentBackgammon: splitting basics
Published December 12, 2020
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Jason
Splitting refers to separating two checkers which are secure on a point and leaving them as blots. This almost always refers to the back checkers…
1 CommentBackgammon – to hit or not to hit?
Published December 5, 2020
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Jason
As a general rule of thumb, on each move, you should be looking to secure points, hit blots or move builders. In this Deluxe Backgammon…
1 CommentCommon backgammon terms
Published November 28, 2020
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Jason
When you first start playing backgammon you will encounter a bewildering amount of terminology that may be difficult to comprehend. Backgammon is like any other…
2 CommentsScoring a backgammon match
Published November 21, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. Today we are going to take a look at how to score…
2 CommentsBackgammon: more FAQ
Published November 14, 2020
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Jason
We’ll answer some questions that come up a lot and haven’t been covered in our other discussions on backgammon basics. You might think that some…
4 CommentsBackgammon: the running game
Published November 7, 2020
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Jason
There are multiple strategies that can be applied in backgammon. Each strategy has its basic concepts and strengths. In a normal game of backgammon, it…
1 CommentBackgammon: A basic guide to slotting
Published October 24, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. Today we are going to take a look at the concept of…
7 CommentsBackgammon – The bar points
Published October 17, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. Today, we are going to take a look at the strategic value…
2 CommentsSimple backgammon rules
Published October 3, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners. The goal was to create a concise set of backgammon rules that would fit…
21 CommentsBackgammon rules – FAQ
Published September 26, 2020
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post, we list the ten most common questions we are asked about the rules of play. We usually play in local…
18 CommentsIs backgammon hard to learn?
Published September 19, 2020
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Jason
This post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. At Deluxe Backgammon we are a team of intermediate players who enjoy regular social games…
1 CommentBackgammon tip: where to leave blots
Published September 12, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. A blot is a checker that sits alone on a point, which leaves…
2 CommentsBackgammon playing styles
Published September 5, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners and newcomers. In this instance, we are looking at the styles of play we have…
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