Experts – Page 4 – U.S. Backgammon Federation

Complex Double

A highly volatile position that looks very scary for White but in fact it is a comfortable take.

Small doubles nearly always generate a lot of possible move and hence are difficult to play.

Whenever you roll a double it is always worth taking some extra time to think about how to play it as there will be multiple options.

Red has only seventeen numbers that hit White’s blot. Normally that is not enough to warrant a double but is that the case here?

Not all triple shots generate a double as is ably demonstrated by this position

This position is a classic demonstration of the difference between match play and money play.

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?…

There is a well-known backgammon saying that all Prime Versus prime Positions are doubles and takes.

Many players would miss the redouble as Red because they would be influenced by money play thinking.

Once more the match score has significant input to the doubling decisions.