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Backgammon – Three General Techniques

Posted in Backgammon on 09/10/2023 09:25 pm by Lillie

In very general terms, there are three main techniques used. You need to be agile enough to switch game plans quickly as the course of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This consists of assembling a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you are able to achieve, to barricade in the opponent’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most acceptable course of action at the begining of the match. You can create the wall anywhere inbetween your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match progresses.

The Blitz

This consists of locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your opponent on the bar. i.e., if your opponent tosses an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you are able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 8/3. Your opponent is then in big-time trouble because 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 higher anchors in your opponent’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a position consisting of at a minimum two of your checkers.) It should be used when you are decidedly behind as this action much improves your opportunities. The best places for anchor spots are near your competitor’s lower points and either on adjoining points or with a single point separating them. Timing is integral for an effectual backgame: after all, there’s no point having 2 nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then required to break apart this straight away, while your challenger is shifting their pieces home, taking into account that you don’t have any other extra pieces to shift! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you can preserve your position up till your challenger gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be an excellent idea to try and get your competitor to get them in this case!

 

Backgammon its Background – Today and Before

Posted in Backgammon on 09/10/2023 11:25 am by Lillie

Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon appeared in ancient middle east approximately 5000 years ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar type of the present game played right now. Centuries ago, only citizens in influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were allowed to enjoy. The game started to grow around the globe since then. Various Backgammon types have been created in several countries and cultures, but the main regulations of those versions resemble that of the antiquated form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the seventeenth century and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were not ever welcomed by most churches. The clergy believe that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused churches to ban and burn the game. The ban and burning did not stop folks betting on games and enjoying themselves.

Technology gives a brand-new arena for Backgammon. When different video machines are sold all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for assessing, advancing and analyzing AI theories and algorithms because of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of techniques.

With the abounding use of the world wide web, backgammon has grown to an entirely new level. A great many may not realize that web Backgammon is already installed on most of home computers running MS Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon connects tens of thousands of gamblers around the planet. As soon as you join a web game casino, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a bona fide gambler. Gaming sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to enjoy the game for fun, or for money. There are tens of thousands of groups committed to internet backgammon, including exclusive game software that you can download to play opposed to others. Individuals like Backgammon for the certainty that it’s easy yet still needs an abundance of alertness and ability.