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

The Blockade

This comprises of assembling a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you might manage, to lock in your competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most adequate procedure at the start of the match. You can build the wall anyplace within your eleven-point and your two-point and then move it into your home board as the match advances.

The Blitz

This involves locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. i.e., if your opponent rolls an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a five-five, you will be able to play 6/1 6/1 8/3 8/3. Your challenger is now in serious trouble because they have two checkers on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This course of action is where you have two or more checkers in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor spot is a position consisting of at least two of your pieces.) It must be used when you are significantly behind as it much improves your opportunities. The best places for anchor spots are towards your competitor’s lower points and either on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is integral for an effective backgame: after all, there is no reason having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break apart this right away, while your challenger is getting their pieces home, taking into account that you do not have any other additional checkers to shift! In this case, it is more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you might preserve your position up till your opponent provides you a chance to hit, so it may be an excellent idea to try and get your opposer to hit them in this case!

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