In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to explore the options for the 5-2 opening move. It is an intriguing opening because…
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Backgammon, the 5-1 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 5-1 opening move. It isn’t one of the favoured…
3 CommentsBackgammon, the 4-1 opening roll
Published July 15, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to examine the options for the 4-1 opening move. It certainly isn’t the best opening…
2 CommentsBackgammon, the 2-1 opening roll
Published March 11, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 2-1 opening move. This probably has to be…
4 CommentsBackgammon, the 3-2 opening roll
Published February 7, 2023
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we are going to take a closer look at the 3-2 opening roll. The 13/8 move is the…
2 CommentsBackgammon, the 6-2 opening move
Published November 12, 2022
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Jason
In this Deluxe Backgammon post for beginners, we take a closer look at the 6-2 opening move. This is considered one of the more awkward…
1 CommentBackgammon. 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 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…
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