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Turning the Tables: Back Game in Backgammon

December 20, 2024

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Turning the Tables: Back Game in Backgammon

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Outrunning the Enemy: Running Game in Backgammon

December 19, 2024

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Outrunning the Enemy: Running Game in Backgammon

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Locking Down the Board: Priming Strategy in Backgammon

December 19, 2024

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Locking Down the Board: Priming Strategy in Backgammon

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From Mesopotamia to Modernity: The Enduring Legacy of Backgammon

December 11, 2024

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From Mesopotamia to Modernity: The Enduring Legacy of Backgammon

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Jacquet

September 7, 2024

Variation

Jacquet

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Hyper Backgammon

September 7, 2024

Variation

Hyper Backgammon

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Lesson 51: Playing a Middle Game Blitz

September 3, 2024

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Lesson 51: Playing a Middle Game Blitz

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Is backgammon the oldest game in the world?

September 3, 2024

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Is backgammon the oldest game in the world?

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What’s the Formula for the Perfect Game?

August 30, 2024

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What’s the Formula for the Perfect Game?

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Why Believing These Backgammon Myths Can Hold You Back

August 29, 2024

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Why Believing These Backgammon Myths Can Hold You Back

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American Acey-Deucy

September 7, 2024

Variation

American Acey-Deucy

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The Rule of Symmetry in Backgammon

August 7, 2024

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The Rule of Symmetry in Backgammon

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Timing in Backgammon: Essential to Any Winning Strategy

August 7, 2024

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Timing in Backgammon: Essential to Any Winning Strategy

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Prime vs. Prime: An In-Depth Analysis

August 7, 2024

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Prime vs. Prime: An In-Depth Analysis

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Guide to Playing Backgammon for Beginners

August 6, 2024

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Guide to Playing Backgammon for Beginners

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Proactive Plays in Backgammon

August 6, 2024

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Proactive Plays in Backgammon

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Three Tips for Opening Rolls in Backgammon

August 5, 2024

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Three Tips for Opening Rolls in Backgammon

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The Beaver Rule: More Fun and Strategy to Your Backgammon Games

January 21, 2024

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The Beaver Rule: More Fun and Strategy to Your Backgammon Games

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Backgammon: A Mix of Smarts and Good Vibes!

January 21, 2024

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Backgammon: A Mix of Smarts and Good Vibes!

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The Crawford Rule: A Key Feature of Backgammon Matches

January 21, 2024

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The Crawford Rule: A Key Feature of Backgammon Matches

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How to Move Checkers in Backgammon

November 21, 2023

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How to Move Checkers in Backgammon

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Backgammon Board Set Up

November 20, 2023

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Backgammon Board Set Up

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Different Ways of Playing Backgammon

September 20, 2023

Tips

Different Ways of Playing Backgammon

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FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Backgammon

September 9, 2023

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FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Backgammon

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Backgammon Rules of Thumb for Decision Making

September 8, 2023

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Backgammon Rules of Thumb for Decision Making

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Backgammon Wisdom from the Masters

September 6, 2023

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Backgammon Wisdom from the Masters

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Common Beginner's Mistakes in Backgammon

September 6, 2023

Tips

Common Beginner's Mistakes in Backgammon

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Explore Backgammon Playing Styles

September 5, 2023

Tips

Explore Backgammon Playing Styles

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 4

September 2, 2023

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 4

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 3

September 1, 2023

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 3

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 2

September 1, 2023

Books

Top Backgammon Books - Part 2

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Top Backgammon Books - Part 1

September 1, 2023

Books

Top Backgammon Books - Part 1

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Tactics that Make Your Backgammon Skills Shine

August 27, 2023

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Tactics that Make Your Backgammon Skills Shine

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The Power of Advanced Anchors in Backgammon

August 27, 2023

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The Power of Advanced Anchors in Backgammon

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Comparing Games of Skill and Chance

August 22, 2023

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Comparing Games of Skill and Chance

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Bearing Off Strategies in Backgammon

August 22, 2023

Tips

Bearing Off Strategies in Backgammon

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The importance of Golden-Point in Backgammon

August 22, 2023

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The importance of Golden-Point in Backgammon

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Exploring Backgammon Strategy

August 21, 2023

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Exploring Backgammon Strategy

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Demystifying Backgammon Notation: How To Read And Use!

August 20, 2023

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Demystifying Backgammon Notation: How To Read And Use!

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The Benefits of Online vs. In-Person Backgammon Play

August 19, 2023

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The Benefits of Online vs. In-Person Backgammon Play

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Exploring Backgammon Basics: The Pip Count

August 19, 2023

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Exploring Backgammon Basics: The Pip Count

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Backgammon Rules Q&A

August 19, 2023

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Backgammon Rules Q&A

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Lesson 50: Playing A Deuce Point Game

August 18, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 50: Playing A Deuce Point Game

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Cracking the Code of Backgammon: A Simple Quest or Complex Odyssey?

August 18, 2023

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Cracking the Code of Backgammon: A Simple Quest or Complex Odyssey?

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Lesson 49: Saving A Weak Back Game

August 18, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 49: Saving A Weak Back Game

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Lesson 48: Hit Twice or Not?

August 18, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 48: Hit Twice or Not?

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Lesson 47: Bearing Off Against the Ace Point

August 18, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 47: Bearing Off Against the Ace Point

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Backgammon FAQs for Beginners

August 18, 2023

Tips

Backgammon FAQs for Beginners

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Lesson 46: Doubling Weak Players in Tournaments

August 18, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 46: Doubling Weak Players in Tournaments

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Lesson 45: Hit Loose or Make A Point?

August 17, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 45: Hit Loose or Make A Point?

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Lesson 44: Middle Game Maneuvering

August 17, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 44: Middle Game Maneuvering

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Essential Tips for Backgammon Beginners

August 16, 2023

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Essential Tips for Backgammon Beginners

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Lesson 43: How to Play A Proto Back Game?

August 6, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 43: How to Play A Proto Back Game?

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Lesson 42: "5" Prime Versus "5" Prime

August 6, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 42: "5" Prime Versus "5" Prime

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Lesson 41: When to Make an Early Double?

August 6, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 41: When to Make an Early Double?

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Exploring Backgammon Variations Around the World

August 5, 2023

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Exploring Backgammon Variations Around the World

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Lesson 40: Creating Checkers to Move

August 5, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 40: Creating Checkers to Move

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Lesson 39: Taking Risks in Holding Game

August 5, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 39: Taking Risks in Holding Game

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Lesson 38: Offering Early Doubles

August 5, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 38: Offering Early Doubles

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Comparing the Timeless Appeal: Backgammon vs. Chess

August 5, 2023

Tips

Comparing the Timeless Appeal: Backgammon vs. Chess

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Lesson 37: Play Safe or Play For the Gammon?

August 5, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 37: Play Safe or Play For the Gammon?

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Lesson 36: Attacking A Back Game

August 5, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 36: Attacking A Back Game

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Lesson 35: A Back Game Tactic

August 4, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 35: A Back Game Tactic

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Top 10 Online Backgammon for Free or Money

August 4, 2023

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Top 10 Online Backgammon for Free or Money

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Lesson 34: Prime or Slot?

August 4, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 34: Prime or Slot?

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Lesson 33: Slotting In Back Game

August 4, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 33: Slotting In Back Game

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Lesson 32: Playing Proto Back Games

August 4, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 32: Playing Proto Back Games

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Increase Your Backgammon Skills and Learn at Nextgammon

August 3, 2023

Tips

Increase Your Backgammon Skills and Learn at Nextgammon

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Lesson 31: Where to Leave A Bolt?

August 3, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 31: Where to Leave A Bolt?

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Lesson 30: Make the 20 Point or the 4 Point?

August 3, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 30: Make the 20 Point or the 4 Point?

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Lesson 29: Hit or Make 20 Point?

August 3, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 29: Hit or Make 20 Point?

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Ethics in Backgammon

August 2, 2023

Tips

Ethics in Backgammon

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Lesson 28: Which Point To Make? Part 4

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 28: Which Point To Make? Part 4

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Lesson 27: Which Point To Make? Part 3

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 27: Which Point To Make? Part 3

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Lesson 26: Leave Your Anchor or Not?

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 26: Leave Your Anchor or Not?

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Backgammon: The Ever-Changing Tapestry of Skill and Chance

August 2, 2023

Tips

Backgammon: The Ever-Changing Tapestry of Skill and Chance

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Lesson 25: Bearing Against The Ace Point

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 25: Bearing Against The Ace Point

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Lesson 24: Handling 6 Primes

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 24: Handling 6 Primes

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Lesson 23: Playing Efficiently

August 2, 2023

Early Game

Lesson 23: Playing Efficiently

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Modern Backgammon: A Journey Through Time

August 2, 2023

History

Modern Backgammon: A Journey Through Time

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