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Semiactive Builder

A checker which may or may not be available to make another point, depending on the roll.

Ace-Point Game

A position in the late stages of a game in which a player is anchored on the opponent's one-point trying to hit a shot as the opponent brings his checkers home and bears them off.

late stage backgammon position