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    Category: Basic Backgammon Content

    Vintage Storage Drawers

    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.
    Albert Steg April 6, 2023
    Two smartly dressed men, one dressed in colorful bold colors and the other in muted tones.

    Mochy-Simborg Bold vs. Safe Lecture

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

    Counting Magic: Handy Mental Shortcuts to Improve your Game

    Art Benjamin shares some of his secrets with us in this hour-long engaging video lecture.
    Art Benjamin May 8, 2021
    Rocky Island Surrounded by Waves

    Charting the Best Play: Introducing the XG Analysis Table

    Backgammon analysis has changed reflecting the increasing power and influence of computers.
    USBGF Education Team May 8, 2021
    Going off to War

    Backgammon is War

    Commander, and expert backgammon player, Julius High uses military terminology and strategies to define, illustrate, and emphasize fundamental backgam…
    USBGF Education Team May 8, 2021

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