Backgammon – 3 Main Techniques
In very simple terms, there are 3 chief game plans employed. You need to be able to switch techniques instantly as the course of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This comprises of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at a minimum as thick as you might manage, to block in the competitor’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most acceptable tactic at the begining of the game. You can assemble the wall anywhere within your 11-point and your 2-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match continues.
The Blitz
This is comprised of locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. e.g., if your opponent tosses an early 2 and moves one checker from your 1-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you will be able to play 6/1 six/one eight/three 8/3. Your opposer is now in serious calamity taking into account that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!
The Backgame
This course of action is where you have two or more anchors in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point consisting of at a minimum two of your pieces.) It should be played when you are extremely behind as it much improves your circumstances. The best areas for anchor spots are close to your competitor’s smaller points and also on adjoining points or with a single point separating them. Timing is important for an effective backgame: at the end of the day, there’s no reason having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break apart this straight away, while your opponent is moving their pieces home, seeing that you do not have any other additional checkers to move! In this situation, it is more tolerable to have pieces on the bar so that you can maintain your position until your challenger provides you a chance to hit, so it will be a great idea to attempt and get your opponent to get them in this case!
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