Backgammon Glossary

Glossary

The most complete glossary of backgammon terms

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One-Sided Bearoff Database

A bearoff database where the arrangement of checkers on only one player's side is considered. The values in the database are calculated assuming the goal at each turn is to minimize the average number of rolls required to bear offCompare: Two-Sided Bearoff Database.

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Blitz

An all-out attack on enemy blots in your home board aimed at closing out your opponent.

A quick elimination tournament consisting of short matches.

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