Backgammon Cheats

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In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 basic game plans used. You must be able to hop between techniques almost instantly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This involves assembling a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at a minimum as thick as you can achieve, to block in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most suitable strategy at the start of the game. You can build the wall anywhere within your 11-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match progresses.

The Blitz

This consists of locking your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your opponent on the bar. i.e., if your challenger rolls an early 2 and moves one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a five-five, you will be able to play six/one six/one eight/three 8/3. Your challenger is then in serious trouble because they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This strategy is where you have 2 or more anchors in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a position occupied by at a minimum 2 of your checkers.) It needs to be employed when you are extremely behind as it greatly improves your chances. The strongest places for anchors are close to your competitor’s lower points and also on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is integral for an effectual backgame: after all, there is no point having two nice anchor spots and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to break apart this right away, while your opponent is getting their checkers home, owing to the fact that you do not have other extra checkers to shift! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you can maintain your position until your competitor gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a good idea to attempt and get your opposer to get them in this case!