Deluxe Backgammon

When it comes to backgammon, everyone seems to have an opinion about the balance of luck and skill. Some players see it as a battle of wits, while others throw up their hands and blame the dice. After chatting with a bunch of top playe...

Backgammon starts as a hobby, but interest builds as the excitement of the game captures the player. After catching the backgammon bug, many players begin to take the game more seriously. They want to improve their game and play at the highest level possible. However, some players improve year after year, while others don’t seem to make much progress. In this post, we will ex...

Backgammon is a race. The goal is to move your checkers around the board and bear them off faster than your opponent. Usually, losing ground in this race is a bad idea. You want to make safe moves that help your position. Sometimes, though, the board doesn’t give you a choice. When safe plays hurt your chances of winning, or when you can’t make progress without taking a risk,...