Key 4
All positions of Test 4 emphasize playing small doublets . Keeping that in mind let’s see the answers one by one: Bob Koca is leading in...
Month: December 2014
Tip 24 – Set up a containment game for your opponent’s best numbers
HintYes! Just before the end of the game you hit your opponent’s blot when s/he was bearing in or...
Tip 23 – Hit if race advantage is not obvious
During the end of the game with a very thin contact before the game dissolves into a pure race,...
Answer 4
8/2 5/3*, 13/11 8/2 This is a position that trying to prevent a backgame is important especially...
Tip 22- Want to make a point fast then slot first
Quickest way to make a point is to slot it first. The most important factor in slotting is your...
Tip 21 – Two is usually more than one
In backgammon achieving two goals is usually more valuable than trying a single goal.Here, making the four-point is a...
Question 4
Which 6-2 move bottom player should prefer at DMP? Why?
Tip 20 – When blocked try to achieve the hardest first
Given a choice in priming games, do what is hardest first. Bill Robertie Here Black should play 24/16 rather...
Tip 19 – Anchors give an idea about percentages
If you want to learn to size up a backgammon position at a glance, start by looking at the...
