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Backgammon – 3 Basic Techniques
In very simple terms, there are three fundamental tactics used. You want to be agile enough to switch tactics instantly as the course of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This is comprised of creating a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at least as thick as you are able to achieve, to barricade in the opponent’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate course of action at the begining of the match. You can assemble the wall anyplace between your eleven-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This involves closing your home board as quick as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. e.g., if your challenger tosses an early two and shifts one checker from your 1-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you are able to play 6/1 6/1 8/3 8/3. Your opposer is then in big-time calamity because they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have locked half your inside board!
The Backgame
This tactic is where you have two or more pieces in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a position occupied by at least 2 of your pieces.) It must be used when you are extremely behind as it greatly improves your circumstances. The strongest locations for anchors are close to your competitor’s smaller points and also on adjoining points or with one point in between. Timing is integral for a competent backgame: after all, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to dismantle this straight away, while your competitor is getting their pieces home, considering that you don’t have any other extra checkers to move! In this case, it is more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position until your opposer provides you a chance to hit, so it may be an excellent idea to attempt and get your opposer to hit them in this situation!
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