December 16th, 2020

Backgammon – 3 General Schemes »

In very general terms, there are three basic plans used. You need to be able to switch tactics almost instantly as the action of the game unfolds. The Blockade This is composed of assembling a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at least as deep as you can achieve, to barricade in your competitor's checkers that are on your 1-point. This is

Backgammon – 3 General Techniques »

In exceptionally general terms, there are 3 fundamental techniques used. You want to be able to hop between tactics quickly as the course of the game unfolds. The Blockade This is comprised of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at a minimum as deep as you are able to achieve, to barricade in your opponent's checkers that are located on