- October 8, 2019
Once again, we the huge difference between money play and match play as the match nears its end.
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- October 1, 2019
Winning backgammon is all about learning to balance risk and reward.
- September 26, 2019
This position demonstrates a simple application of Robertie’s Addition Method.
- September 17, 2019
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?
- September 10, 2019
To hit or not to hit? Therein lies the question as Shakespeare would say.
- August 27, 2019
This early game position gives Red a dilemma. Should he take the safety of the ace-point anchor or not?
- August 20, 2019
There is a well-known backgammon saying that all Prime Versus prime Positions are doubles and takes.
- August 13, 2019
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 of rules to be doggedly applied.