Early Game Tactics
This is a demonstration that playing safe in the opening is rarely correct.
Bray's Learning Curve Tags: Basic Beginners
Escape or Build?
Prepare to escape or make our five point?
Combating A Prime
Is this the time to split our back men or make an inner point?
Third Roll Poser
Put your checkers where they want to go.
When in Doubt
This game is in its infancy and the game plans for both players have yet to be defined.
Connectivity
Like an army, backgammon checkers work better when the soldiers are in communication with each other.
Blitz Doubling Reference
When to double after an early double fives.
Keeping Tension
Don't make it easy for your opponent.
Point Clearance
There is an old backgammon maxim, “A point cleared is a point not to be feared”.
Always Have a Game Plan
The vagaries of the dice mean you will constantly have to update that plan but at any point in time, you should always have a clear idea of what you …