Money vs Match
This position is a classic demonstration of the difference between match play and money play.
Bray's Learning Curve Tags: Doubling Decision
Match Play Thoughts
Once again, we the huge difference between money play and match play as the match nears its end.
Robertie’s Addition Method
This position demonstrates a simple application of Robertie’s Addition Method.
Prime Versus Prime Part 2
Once more we return to Prime versus Prime. It is said all prime versus prime problems are doubles and takes. Is this the one that breaks that rule?…
Prime Versus Prime
There is a well-known backgammon saying that all Prime Versus prime Positions are doubles and takes.
PRaT 2
Doubles in races and bear-offs can be learnt using formulae to help decide. The same is not true of the middle game which is far too complex for a set…
Simple Bear-Off Double
What could be simpler than a four-roll ending?
More on Match Play Redoubles
Many players would miss the redouble as Red because they would be influenced by money play thinking.
PRaT 1
How do we learn how to make accurate doubling decisions? One fundamental tool is PRaT (Position, Race Threat).
Blitz Reference – Double?
Other than end-game situations and races how do we learn when to double and whether or not to take an offered double?