This is another post in our Deluxe Backgammon series for beginners. In our last article, we looked at bearing off the last two checkers. In this…
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Backgammon: the holding game strategy
Published June 19, 2020
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Jason
The holding game strategy involves maintaining a secure point, high in your opponent’s home board or on your opponent’s bar point. The objective is to…
2 CommentsBackgammon: the back game strategy
Published May 30, 2020
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Jason
The backgammon back game is not a strategy of choice. It is forced upon players because they have been hit on multiple occasions and are…
4 CommentsBearing off against checkers in your home board
Published May 23, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for beginners. In our last post, we looked at bearing off against a checker on the…
2 CommentsBackgammon is the perfect blend of strategy and luck
Published May 2, 2020
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Jason
At Deluxe Backgammon we find that nothing compares to the excitement and action of live backgammon. We enjoy board games of all types, including chess,…
3 CommentsUdemy online course: Learn How to Play Backgammon in No Time At All
Published April 11, 2020
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Jason
Beginner’s guide. This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for backgammon beginners. This is an online course on how to play backgammon that…
2 CommentsBackgammon basics: the pip count
Published April 4, 2020
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Jason
This is another post in our Deluxe Backgammon series for beginners. Today we are going to take a look at the pip count and discuss…
6 CommentsBackgammon – the six-prime
Published March 28, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we take a look at the backgammon six-prime. The ultimate…
2 CommentsBackgammon tips for beginners
Published March 21, 2020
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Jason
In this post, we will take a look at the top 10 backgammon tips for beginners. Learn these tips and apply them to improve your…
3 CommentsBackgammon basics: hitting
Published March 14, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at how to hit your opponent’s checkers and…
4 CommentsHow to start a game of backgammon
Published February 29, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at how to start a game of backgammon.…
2 CommentsBackgammon, making sacrifices for good positions
Published February 15, 2020
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post considers the importance of making a sacrifice or taking risks in order to create the opportunity for good positions on future…
2 CommentsTiming in backgammon
Published February 8, 2020
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Jason
There are many strategic elements involved in the game of backgammon. In this Deluxe Backgammon post, we will take a look at the concept of…
1 CommentBackgammon – doubling cube basics
Published February 1, 2020
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Jason
Deluxe Backgammon is a small group of UK backgammon enthusiasts that meet and play weekly in London. Typically, we will play in a local pub…
2 CommentsBackgammon 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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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 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 among 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…
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