Strategy Session: The Two-One Opening Rolls
The two-one opening roll in backgammon is one very interesting opening roll to talk about. Much has been said about it and it has been a point of argument among backgammon players. The two most popular plays for the two-one opening roll are 13/11 – 6/5 and 24/23 – 13/11. I’ll start with what’s common [...]
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Posted on November 3, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Backgammon, Basics, Strategy, tips
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More on Online Backgammon; Why it Might be the Next Craze (after Poker?)
Is backgammon the next poker? In terms of popularity. We’ve talked a lot about this on recent postings. But damn it, backgammon is becoming more and more popular and I think someone has to bring this subject up, right? The games have much in common. Their origins date back many centuries ago and since it [...]
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Posted on October 28, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Backgammon, Basics, online, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon Strategies for Beginners; it’s not just about Luck
The other night a friend asked me if there was a computer program or a book that would help him learn the game. There are, but I asked him first to check out my next posting (today)… because a lot of new players are asking me how to play. At the end of this posting [...]
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Posted on September 30, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Accessories, Culture, Strategy, tips
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Expert’s Advice: Breaking Down Five Backgammon Myths
Backgammon expert Phil Seborg recently commented on the 5 myths about backgammon that I thought everyone out there who plays, whether amateur or pro, might find amusing. So here it goes. The myths: No. 1: It’s All About Luck Of course there is some luck, and at times, in the short run, a lot of [...]
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Posted on September 1, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Backgammon, Basics, Culture, Events, news, tips, Variants
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Be A Killer Backgammon Player
Backgammon is one of the most fun board games you can ever play. More than being fun, backgammon is also one of the most challenging games in existence. However, while it is challenging, it is also not impossible to master. For those of you who want to become killer backgammon players, here are some quick [...]
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Posted on August 13, 2009 by plato | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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