In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we discuss one of the key tasks of basic checker play, which is escaping your back checkers. This…
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Backgammon: When to abandon an anchor?
Published June 7, 2025
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In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we try to answer the question, “When to abandon an anchor?” First, we will define what an anchor…
1 CommentBackgammon match equity
Published April 5, 2025
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at the concept of Match Equity in backgammon. It can be quite an intimidating…
2 CommentsWhat are the skills of a great backgammon player?
Published March 1, 2025
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Jason
Backgammon is an ancient board game that requires strategic thinking, tactics and risk-taking. These are all abilities which can be acquired to give you a…
2 CommentsBackgammon – The Art of War
Published December 7, 2024
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Jason
Backgammon is both a race and a war game. It’s a race because the goal is to get your pieces around the board and off…
1 Comment10 tips for winning at backgammon
Published November 9, 2024
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Jason
There are many prerequisites to adopting a winning style of play. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we examine how you can acquire a…
2 CommentsBackgammon documents in PDF format
Published August 17, 2024
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Jason
On this Deluxe Backgammon page, you will find a set of free backgammon documents in PDF format. These documents have typically been created to fit…
2 CommentsBackgammon, back to basics
Published December 16, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post, we take a look at why, sometimes, it is worthwhile going back to basics. If you have played backgammon long…
3 CommentsBackgammon making or securing points
Published October 14, 2023
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Jason
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…
6 CommentsBackgammon, the 4-3 opening roll
Published September 17, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to explore the options for the 4-3 opening move. It is an interesting opening because…
4 CommentsBackgammon, the 6-3 opening roll
Published September 16, 2023
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Jason
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…
3 CommentsHow to play backgammon in 6 simple steps
Published July 16, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for absolute beginners, we will take a look at 6 simple steps to get started playing a game of backgammon.…
3 CommentsBackgammon replies to the opening move using doubles
Published May 14, 2022
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Jason
In backgammon, the first player, on average, does have an advantage. This has been widely known for many years and has been confirmed beyond reasonable…
3 CommentsThe probability of entering checkers from the bar
Published January 15, 2022
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Jason
Beginners guides. How to play backgammon. This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this post, we are going to examine the…
2 CommentsBackgammon. Splitting vs slotting?
Published November 13, 2021
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Jason
We have written a couple of previous articles regarding the basic tactical concepts of splitting and slotting. In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we…
2 CommentsBackgammon: avoid leaving direct hits
Published October 16, 2021
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Jason
A lone checker, or a blot, is in direct range of a hit if it lies six or fewer points away from an opposing checker.…
4 CommentsBackgammon: general principles for the opening replies
Published September 10, 2021
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Jason
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…
2 CommentsBackgammon, the importance of builders
Published August 14, 2021
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Jason
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
Published July 17, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we will take a look at the tactical priorities during the opening stages of the game. Both players…
1 CommentBackgammon opening move 6-5
Published June 12, 2021
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a look at the 6-5 opening roll. If you read any modern guides on the backgammon…
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