Backgammon Glossary

Glossary

The most complete glossary of backgammon terms

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Misere

A backgammon variant in which the object is to be the last player to bear off all of your checkers.  See: How to Play Misere Backgammon.

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8-9-12 Doubling Rule

A guideline for cube handling in pure race positions. You should double if the opponent's pip count exceeds yours by 8% or more, and redouble if it exceeds yours by 9% or more. Your opponent should accept the double if his pip count exceeds yours by no more than 12%.

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