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
Published January 11, 2020
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Jason
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
Published December 28, 2019
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Jason
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
Published December 14, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsBackgammon Flexibility or ‘creating your own luck’
Published November 30, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsPrecision dice and dice cups
Published November 16, 2019
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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…
1 CommentHow to use the backgammon doubling cube
Published October 27, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsThe three greatest myths of Backgammon
Published October 23, 2019
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Jason
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?
Published October 6, 2019
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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…
1 CommentDeluxe Backgammon Playing Guides
Published October 1, 2019
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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…
5 CommentsTavli – Greek Backgammon
Published September 15, 2019
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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…
1 CommentBackgammon variants
Published September 5, 2019
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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…
3 CommentsModern Backgammon: Mobile play versus Real-life
Published August 24, 2019
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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…
1 CommentBackgammon notation
Published July 27, 2019
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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,…
2 CommentsBackgammon etiquette
Published July 21, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsBackgammon Beginners – FAQ
Published July 17, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsA closer look at Backgammon probability
Published July 2, 2019
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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…
2 CommentsBeginner’s luck.
Published June 24, 2019
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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.…
2 CommentsPlaying Guide: 10 Intermediate Backgammon Tips
Published May 20, 2019
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Jason
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
Published May 13, 2019
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Jason
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…
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