Backgammon Back Game Strategy

Backgammon back game strategy summary points:

  • Employ the Backgammon back game strategy by placing at least two anchors (points with two or more checkers) in your opponent's home board, while establishing a prime in your own home board.
  • The most effective places for anchors are closer to your opponent's lower point and either on consecutive points or with one point in between.
  • The points 1 and 3, 2 and 3, as well as 2 and 4 are often considered the most productive back games.
  • Timing is important when using the back game strategy. At least ten or more of your checkers should be advanced in order to contain the opponent in case you hit.
  • It is also important that you are behind enough in the game to wait for him to have a “bad” roll and leave either a single or double shot.
  • Backgammon back game strategy should be used in an attempt to recover when you are already behind.

In the Backgammon back game strategy you should place at least two anchors (points with two or more checkers) in your opponent's home board, while establishing a prime in your own home board.

The anchors restrict your opponent's checkers and provide you with chances to hit them as they get closer to the home board. The most effective places for anchors are closer to your opponent's lower point and either on consecutive points or with one point in between.

The points 1 and 3, 2 and 3, as well as 2 and 4 are often considered the most effective back games.

Appropriate timing is very important when using the back game strategy. At least ten or more of your checkers should be advanced in order to contain the opponent in case you hit.

It is also important that you are behind enough in the game to wait for him to roll a “bad” roll and leave either a single or double shot.

Using the Backgammon back game strategy from the beginning is not recommended, but rather it should be used in an attempt to recover when you are already behind.

Written by: Gary Tenaglia.

 
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