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In extraordinarily simple terms, there are 3 general plans used. You need to be able to switch tactics instantly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This comprises of building a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to manage, to barricade in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most suitable procedure at the begining of the match. You can create the wall anywhere within your eleven-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This is comprised of locking your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your opponent on the bar. For example, if your opposer rolls an early 2 and shifts one piece from your 1-point to your 3-point and you then roll a five-five, you are able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your opponent is then in serious difficulty seeing that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This strategy is where you have two or higher checkers in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor is a position consisting of at a minimum 2 of your checkers.) It should be played when you are decidedly behind as it greatly improves your opportunities. The strongest locations for anchor spots are towards your opponent’s smaller points and either on abutting points or with one point in between. Timing is important for a powerful backgame: besides, there’s no point having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to dismantle this right away, while your challenger is getting their pieces home, because you do not have any other extra pieces to shift! In this situation, it is better to have checkers on the bar so that you can maintain your position up until your competitor provides you an opportunity to hit, so it will be an excellent idea to try and get your opposer to hit them in this situation!