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    Category: Educational

    Dice Distribution Spreadsheet

    Utilize this specially designed spreadsheet to elevate your backgammon studies. Watch the video to learn more.
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    Alex Eshaghian October 24, 2023
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    Understanding Opening Replies

    A principles-based approach to mastering the 651 most common 2nd-roll positions in backgammon. Store these in your memory for easy retrieval.
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    Albert Steg April 6, 2023
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    Starting Off Right: Offence vs. Defense

    This article is the first in a series intended to address how to play when the game is still in its formative stages.
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    Mary Hickey March 16, 2023
    A backgammon set including a board, two sets of 15 pieces, two pairs of dice and a doubling cube.

    What is backgammon?

    Backgammon is a classic board game that people around the world have enjoyed for centuries.
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    USBGF Education Team December 13, 2022
    Beginner's Guide to Backgammon: A post on a trail with a sign reading "start".

    Beginner’s Guide to Backgammon

    Backgammon is the most infuriating yet fascinating of games. It will provide you with highs and lows of emotion that you will find scarcely credible. …
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    Chris Bray November 19, 2022
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    What is Backgammon 101?

    Learning backgammon basics and having fun while doing it!
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    Jeff Spencer July 13, 2022
    Runners in a Marathon

    The Art of the Long Race

    Part of the Math Overboard Series by Art Benjamin. How to calculate your chances of winning the race.
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    Art Benjamin January 7, 2022
    Typical home backgammon board.

    Enjoy Backgammon at Home

    Backgammon is an enduringly popular board game, and for good reasons. We provide practical pointers for players just starting out on their backgammon …
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    USBGF Education Team June 14, 2021
    Backgammon Players in the middle of competition.

    Attending Your First ABT

    Your guide as you enter your first American Backgammon Tour tournament.
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    USBGF Education Team June 10, 2021
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    Mochy-Simborg Bold vs. Safe Lecture

    A summary of Phil Simborg and Mochy’s 2013 presentation in San Antonio
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    Phil Simborg May 9, 2021
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