Backgammon Cheats

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In exceptionally general terms, there are 3 main strategies used. You need to be able to switch tactics instantly as the course of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This is comprised of assembling a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at least as thick as you might manage, to lock in your competitor’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable course of action at the begining of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace between your 11-point and your 2-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This consists of closing your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your competitor on the bar. e.g., if your opposer rolls an early two and shifts one piece from your one-point to your three-point and you then roll a 5-5, you can play six/one six/one eight/three eight/three. Your challenger is now in serious difficulty because they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This course of action is where you have 2 or more pieces in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor is a point filled by at least two of your checkers.) It should be employed when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your chances. The strongest areas for anchors are close to your opponent’s lower points and either on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is essential for a competent backgame: at the end of the day, there is no reason having two nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then required to break apart this right away, while your challenger is getting their pieces home, considering that you don’t have any other spare pieces to move! In this situation, it is more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you might maintain your position up until your competitor provides you a chance to hit, so it can be a wonderful idea to attempt and get your opponent to get them in this case!