Backgammon Cheats

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In astonishingly simple terms, there are 3 basic techniques used. You want to be able to switch tactics instantly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This comprises of assembling a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you can achieve, to lock in your competitor’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable strategy at the begining of the match. You can assemble the wall anywhere between your eleven-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This involves closing your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. i.e., if your opposer tosses an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you can play 6/1 six/one 8/3 8/3. Your challenger is then in serious difficulty because they have two checkers on the bar and you have closed half your home board!

The Backgame

This course of action is where you have 2 or higher pieces in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It should be employed when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your chances. The best locations for anchor spots are towards your opponent’s smaller points and either on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is integral for a competent backgame: besides, there is no reason having 2 nice anchors and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then forced to break up this straight away, while your opposer is shifting their pieces home, considering that you do not have any other spare pieces to move! In this situation, it is better to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position up till your opposer provides you a chance to hit, so it will be a wonderful idea to attempt and get your challenger to hit them in this situation!