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In astonishingly simple terms, there are three general techniques used. You need to be able to switch strategies quickly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This involves assembling a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at least as deep as you are able to achieve, to block in the competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most adequate course of action at the begining of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace inbetween your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This is composed of closing your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. e.g., if your opponent rolls an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a 5-5, you can play six/one six/one eight/three 8/3. Your competitor is then in serious calamity because they have two checkers on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have 2 or more anchors in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor is a position consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It should be used when you are decidedly behind as it greatly improves your opportunities. The better places for anchor spots are near your competitor’s lower points and also on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is essential for a powerful backgame: after all, there is no point having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to dismantle this right away, while your challenger is getting their checkers home, because you don’t have other extra checkers to move! In this case, it’s more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you can preserve your position up till your opposer provides you an opportunity to hit, so it may be a great idea to attempt and get your opponent to hit them in this case!