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In very simple terms, there are three basic techniques employed. You need to be able to switch tactics instantly as the course of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This comprises of creating a 6-thick wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to achieve, to barricade in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable strategy at the begining of the game. You can create the wall anywhere within your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This is comprised of closing your home board as fast as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. i.e., if your opponent rolls an early two and shifts one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you are able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your competitor is now in serious dire straits taking into account that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have locked half your inner board!

The Backgame

This plan is where you have two or more checkers in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It would be used when you are significantly behind as this plan greatly improves your opportunities. The best places for anchors are towards your opponent’s lower points and also on adjoining points or with one point separating them. Timing is crucial for an effectual backgame: after all, there is no point having two nice anchors and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to dismantle this right away, while your challenger is getting their pieces home, seeing that you do not have any other spare pieces to shift! In this case, it is more tolerable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position until your competitor provides you an opportunity to hit, so it may be a great idea to try and get your opponent to get them in this situation!