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In very general terms, there are three main tactics employed. You want to be able to switch game plans instantly as the course of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This is comprised of creating a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at least as thick as you might manage, to lock in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most suitable tactic at the start of the match. You can build the wall anyplace within your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This is comprised of locking your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your opponent on the bar. e.g., if your opposer tosses an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a five-five, you can play 6/1 six/one 8/3 8/3. Your competitor is now in serious dire straits due to the fact that they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have 2 or more pieces in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor is a point filled by at a minimum two of your pieces.) It must be used when you are decidedly behind as this strategy much improves your circumstances. The best places for anchor spots are towards your competitor’s smaller points and also on adjoining points or with a single point in between. Timing is critical for an effective backgame: after all, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchors and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then forced to break down this straight away, while your opponent is getting their pieces home, seeing that you do not have any other additional checkers to move! In this case, it is more tolerable to have checkers on the bar so that you might maintain your position up till your opposer gives you an opportunity to hit, so it can be a great idea to attempt and get your competitor to get them in this case!