- December 3, 2019
One of backgammon’s more useful adages is this: “Prime an anchor, attack a lone rear checker.”
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One of backgammon’s more useful adages is this: “Prime an anchor, attack a lone rear checker.”
Principle behind responding to an opening double 5s.
Not all triple shots generate a double as is ably demonstrated by this position
Just making moves is never a good idea. You should always have a game plan.
Over the years I have learnt to be very circumspect about giving up anchors.
What could be easier than a simple bear-off?
This position is a classic demonstration of the difference between match play and money play.