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Curious question: What is the difference between backgammon players?

Posted By: Justin N.
Date: Thursday, 4 August 2011, at 2:02 a.m.

In Response To: Curious question: What is the difference between backgammon players? (Max Levenstein)

This might sound overly simplified (I am a simple guy), but I've found that reinforcing a solid foundation of basic concepts, and establishing good playing mechanics and habits over the board, will take one a long ways in ones development. It is easy to take these things for granted.

Here are a few things I try to execute on EVERY play:

1) Factor the race into every position. 2) Slow down, and play one number at a time, especially with doublets. 3) Have a concrete reason (other than "it looks pretty" or "it feels right") for your actions. 4) Identify your Plan B. 5) Have a general game plan in mind (based on the score) before the first roll of each game.

When I'm away from the board, I try to solidify my basics by reading and studying: 1) Race formulas. 2) Match equity concepts. 3) Opening rolls, replies, and third roll replies, and the theories behind them. 4) Equities of basic reference positions.

Also: 5) Post positions you don't understand here, or share them at the next club meeting. 6) Sharpen your skill at using the "case method" of solving position problems. 6) Use the player account manager in XG to track your progress, and identify your holes. 7) Record and enter as many matches as you can (particularly between giants and masters).

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