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In extraordinarily general 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 building a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as deep as you are able to manage, to lock in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable course of action at the start of the game. You can create the wall anywhere within your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This is comprised of closing your home board as fast as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. For example, if your opponent rolls an early 2 and shifts one piece from your 1-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you will be able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 8/3. Your opposer is now in big-time calamity taking into account that they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have two or more anchors in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor is a point filled by at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It needs to be played when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your opportunities. The best areas for anchors are close to your competitor’s lower points and either on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is critical for a powerful backgame: after all, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then required to break apart this straight away, while your opposer is getting their checkers home, because you don’t have other spare checkers to shift! In this case, it is better to have checkers on the bar so that you can preserve your position until your opponent gives you a chance to hit, so it will be a great idea to attempt and get your competitor to hit them in this case!