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In extraordinarily simple terms, there are three chief plans employed. You must be agile enough to switch strategies instantly as the action of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This is comprised of creating a 6-thick wall of pieces, or at least as deep as you are able to achieve, to barricade in your competitor’s pieces that are located on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most acceptable tactic at the start of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace inbetween your eleven-point and your two-point and then shift it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This consists of closing your home board as fast as as you can while keeping your opposer on the bar. e.g., if your competitor tosses an early 2 and moves one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a five-five, you are able to play six/one six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your challenger is now in serious calamity due to the fact that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have locked half your inside board!

The Backgame

This strategy is where you have two or more checkers in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It should be employed when you are decidedly behind as this action much improves your chances. The better locations for anchors are near your competitor’s smaller points and also on adjoining points or with one point in between. Timing is critical for an effective backgame: after all, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break down this straight away, while your challenger is moving their checkers home, considering that you do not have any other additional pieces to move! In this case, it’s better to have checkers on the bar so that you can preserve your position up till your opposer gives you a chance to hit, so it may be a great idea to attempt and get your opposer to get them in this case!