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 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…
2 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.…
1 CommentBackgammon 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.…
2 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 look at the tactical priorities during the opening stages of the game. Both players will…
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…
3 CommentsBackgammon tactics: priming and slotting
Published April 17, 2021
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Jason
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 CommentsHow to move the checkers in backgammon
Published March 20, 2021
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Jason
This Deluxe Backgammon post is another in our series for absolute beginners. In this instance, we look at how the checkers move around the board.…
1 CommentBackgammon set up and rules, more FAQ
Published February 10, 2021
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Jason
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…
11 CommentsUsing defensive strategies in backgammon
Published January 23, 2021
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Jason
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
Published December 26, 2020
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Jason
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
Published December 19, 2020
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Jason
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 – to hit or not to hit?
Published December 5, 2020
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Jason
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: the running game
Published November 7, 2020
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Jason
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…
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