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…
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Backgammon basics: how to pip count
Published June 26, 2020
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Jason
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…
1 CommentBackgammon 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 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 CommentsBackgammon – 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 CommentsDeluxe 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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