Strategy

How to make better decisions and improve your game.

Luck vs skill: backgammon strategy for beginners

The dice decide what you are offered. Five things to think about when deciding what to do with it.

5 Backgammon Mistakes Beginners Make

Here are five common backgammon mistakes and what to do instead.

The Doubling Cube: When Should You Double in Backgammon?

A beginner-friendly guide to doubling, taking risks and knowing when to raise the stakes.

What's the best first move in backgammon?

Only 15 rolls can start a game. Here's the one every strong player plays the same way, and what to do with the rest.

Safe or bold? How to choose your next backgammon move

Six pips away is the riskiest place on the board. Here's how to tell when the risk is worth taking anyway.

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