In this Deluxe backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at making or securing points. In backgammon, the concept of breaking contact is to…
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Backgammon, the 6-3 opening roll
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 6-3 opening move. It is not one of…
2 CommentsBackgammon, 3 simple tips for beginners
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for absolute beginners, we take a look at 3 simple tips that can immediately improve your game and give you…
1 CommentBackgammon tips and tricks for beginners
There is still a lot to learn after covering the backgammon fundamentals. Every beginner will still need to understand the basic backgammon strategies and tactics.…
2 CommentsBackgammon, the importance of builders
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take a look at the importance of builders and how they can help develop your board.…
1 CommentBackgammon, the rule of 8
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…
3 CommentsUsing defensive strategies in backgammon
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
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
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: the running game
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 CommentCommon beginner’s mistakes in backgammon
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for complete beginners and newcomers. Today’s post highlights a couple of common backgammon mistakes that beginners are…
1 CommentBackgammon, great comeback
At Deluxe Backgammon we are a mixture of intermediate, social players who enjoy a regular game against human opponents. The social element is just as…
2 CommentsBackgammon, making sacrifices for good positions
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
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 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 CommentsOpening 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 CommentsDeluxe 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 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…
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