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Playing stronger opposition in backgammon

The doubling cube introduces a whole new and multi-layered element to the game of backgammon. I have often thought that the delicate blend of strategy and piece movement along with strategic placement combined with playing for money and odds and equity makes backgammon sort of like a blend of chess and poker.

Playing Against a Maniac

A poker ‘maniac’ is a player who doesn’t appear to have all his mental faculties available to him. He is a player who is allergic to folding, and addicted to his own cards.

Strategy Session: Establish Anchors in your Opponents Home Board

I am no backgammon expert, just a fanatical player…and lover of the game. But when I want to discuss strategy, I go to a friend who is a semi-pro. At least in my eyes. I asked him recently for some strategy tips: first thing he suggested was to try to establish anchors in your opponent’s [...]

Strategies: Why Not Concentrate on Not Allowing Your Opponent to Escape with High Numbers? Try This New Tact and it Might Pay Off

I know. I know. Even I do it. I always try to escape my runners first and  AFTER that concentrate on blocking my opponent. But maybe there is a better strategy to play, one the experts suggest could lead to wins. Why not revent the opponent from escaping with high numbers such as 6? Perhaps [...]

Strategy Session: Blitz Your Opponent, Win Money

Remember the Ramones song Blitzkreig Bop? Well, as a fanatical backgammon player, I’d like to think that the strategy of Blitzing your opponent  can be as overwhelming as listening to the Ramone’s song. The key idea, of course, is to attack your opponent’s checkers.

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