The theory behind the opening moves in backgammon is well documented. However, less is written about the opening replies. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for…
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Backgammon, 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. Priorities during the opening stages of play
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take look at the tactical priorities during the opening stages of the game. Both players will…
1 CommentBackgammon tactics: priming and slotting
In essence, backgammon strategy involves hitting blots, securing points and racing. Almost all backgammon players could improve their game simply by hitting blots and securing…
3 CommentsBackgammon set up and rules, more FAQ
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 CommentsBackgammon: splitting basics
Splitting refers to separating two checkers which are secure on a point and leaving them as blots. This is almost always referring to the back…
1 CommentBackgammon – to hit or not to hit?
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 CommentBackgammon history by country
In this Deluxe Backgammon post, we take a deeper look into the history of backgammon and other associated table games by country. Backgammon is one…
1 CommentIs backgammon hard to learn?
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
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…
1 CommentBackgammon playing styles
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…
2 CommentsBackgammon cheat sheet
A cheat sheet is a concise set of notes used for quick reference. The Deluxe Backgammon team has put together this simple cheat sheet with…
2 CommentsCommon 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 – duplication
In an earlier Deluxe Backgammon post, in our backgammon for beginners series, we covered the concept of flexibility for creating your own luck. In summary,…
2 CommentsBackgammon is the perfect blend of strategy and luck
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 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 rules of thumb
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
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 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 CommentsBackgammon Beginners – FAQ
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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