Backgammon Strategy
August 2008
Making the Prime
by Phil Simburg
One of the best strategies to winning a game, and also gammons and backgammons, is to prime your opponent. The problem is, your opponents know this too
Demo 1999
Positioning the Cue Ball
by Kit Woolsey
Some examples which illustrate how expert use a basic backgammon strategy and looks beyond the immediate roll and anticipates future problems
February 2000
The Other Side of the Board
by Kit Woolsey
Several positions which require backgammon strategy that focuses only on a specific side of the board
November 2001
What's Your Game Plan?
by Kit Woolsey
A discussion about the important backgammon strategy- the game plan
July 1999
When in Rome
by Kit Woolsey
A description of a common backgammon strategy of choosing a play which is consistent with your position
March 2002
The European Split
by Kit Woolsey
Some examples that give an idea of the things one must examine when considering what to do with a lone back checker and whether or not to make the European Split
September 2002
Breaking the Anchor
by Kit Woolsey
An examination of one of the most important decisions a player faces when playing backgammon- whether or not to break an anchor
April 2003
The Ace Point
by Kit Woolsey
How to know when the ace point may come in handy?
November 2002
Bearing in safely
by Kit Woolsey
Some examples that give a good idea about the dangers of problem numbers when bearing off against an anchor or anchors
January 2003
The Random Point
by Kit Woolsey
August 1999
Five Point Match
by Kit Woolsey
An examination of every possible score for the five point match and a look at cube and checker play strategy for each score
May 2002
The Squeeze Play
by Kit Woolsey
Learn how to be on the lookout for a profitable squeeze play when your opponent's board is crunched

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