- December 3, 2019
One of backgammon’s more useful adages is this: “Prime an anchor, attack a lone rear checker.”
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Each week, author Chris Bray lends his sharp insight and easy-to-understand analysis to help you improve your game.
Chris is the author of multiple backgammon books, including Backgammon for Dummies, and is the backgammon columnist for The Times of London.
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- November 19, 2019
Principle behind responding to an opening double 5s.
- November 12, 2019
Not all triple shots generate a double as is ably demonstrated by this position
- November 2, 2019
Just making moves is never a good idea. You should always have a game plan.
- October 29, 2019
Over the years I have learnt to be very circumspect about giving up anchors.
- October 22, 2019
What could be easier than a simple bear-off?
- October 15, 2019
This position is a classic demonstration of the difference between match play and money play.