Backgammon is, of course, an intellectual game, but winning in it also depends on a certain amount of luck. However, as professionals assure, you can only win if you have the right strategy.
Instructions
Step 1
At the very beginning of the game, you need to choose a strategy. Once you have made the first three throws, decide what you will do: give or take.
Step 2
There are several basic strategies for this game, but each has its own disadvantages and advantages. The first tactic is speed play. It is successful if at the very beginning you got 6x6 or 4x4. The essence of the method is to quickly bring checkers into your first house, not paying attention to the location of the blocks on the second board. Start with the farthest shapes. Move them gradually, while do not strengthen the first block, but only move the distant checkers.
Step 3
This strategy is applicable to other dropped numbers as well. And yet, before using it, make sure you can move all the pieces and withstand the blow. It is recommended to leave no more than two vulnerable checkers.
Step 4
This method is beneficial in that you jump over the opponent's checkers while he builds the second block, leaving him no chance of interception. But if your checker can be beaten, then it will get stuck in the opponent's block. In addition, you may find vulnerable spots, it is not excluded that the enemy's pieces will be captured.
Step 5
The second strategy is blocking. The essence of this tactic is to strengthen the first block or create a sequence of them in order to intercept and erect obstacles for the opponent's checkers. This maneuver will give you the freedom to move on the other side of the board. If you can line up a sequence of six blocks in a row, your opponent will be defeated.
Step 6
Combinations 1x3, 1x6 and 1x1 are considered classic for this tactic of the game. The ideal way is to close the top six spots in the first block. If your opponent has checkers behind him, then your chances of immobilizing your opponent's pieces increase.
Step 7
The disadvantage of this technique is as follows: if you cannot beat the opponent's checker, you will lose time, the process of creating blocks will be delayed, and you can lag far behind the opponent. The situation can change to the opposite: you yourself will find yourself trapped in the first block. To avoid such a trap, carefully consider the possibility of being substituted in the final stage of this game. Consider if you can move the checkers immediately after disbanding.
Step 8
These strategies can be combined. At the beginning of the game, analyze the situation, try to understand what strategy the opponent has chosen. Answer him in an appropriate way. If the enemy tries to "run", try to intercept his checkers at the first opportunity, close the escape routes. If he tries to block you, make sure your pieces are not in danger of being beaten as you move towards the house. At the same time, try to catch the opponent's checkers with your own blocks.
