Take Your Backgammon Game to the Next Level!
Are you ready to elevate your backgammon skills and dominate the board? Whether you’re just getting started or already have a few tournaments under your belt, intermediate-level players often face the same challenge: bridging the gap between “knowing the rules” and mastering the game. If that sounds familiar, then you’re in the right place!
I’m excited to introduce my Backgammon Training Program, specifically designed to help beginner and intermediate players build confidence, improve decision-making, and achieve consistent results.
Interested in learning more or signing up? Let me know which topics you’d like to focus on using the form below. I’d also love to hear your thoughts on the program—your input will help me create the ultimate training experience.
You can pick from the subject matter areas below, or feel free to request any topics that aren’t listed.
Foundational Skills
Rules and Basics:
- Understanding the movement of checkers.
- How to use the doubling cube and Crawford rule.
- Winning conditions (single game, gammon, backgammon).
Pip Counting:
- Introduction to pip counting.
- Strategies for estimating without detailed calculation.
Probability of Rolls:
- Understanding dice probabilities.
- Using probabilities to guide decisions.
Opening Moves
Opening Strategies:
- Common opening rolls and responses.
- How to choose between splitting, slotting, or running.
Early Game Anchoring:
- When and where to create anchors.
- Balancing risk and safety in early game moves.
Mid-Game Strategy
Building a Prime:
- Understanding the power of prime formation.
- Techniques for extending primes and trapping checkers.
Blocking and Hitting:
- When to prioritize blocking versus hitting.
- Creating blot-hitting opportunities strategically.
Checker Distribution:
- Spacing checkers for flexibility.
- Avoiding overstacking points.
Endgame and Bearing Off
Bear-In and Bear-Off Techniques:
- Efficiently moving checkers to the home board.
- Avoiding wastage during the bear-off phase.
Saving Gammon:
- Strategies for reducing losses in gammon-threatening positions.
Decision Making and Risk Management
- Doubling Cube Strategy:
- When to double and how to assess risks.
- When to accept or pass a double.
- Evaluating Risks and Rewards:
- Balancing aggressive versus safe plays.
- Using opponent mistakes to your advantage.
Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Concepts
Advanced Position Analysis:
- Identifying strong and weak positions.
- Strategies for recovering from behind.
Avoiding Common Mistakes:
- Recognizing typical errors and how to avoid them.
Developing a Tactical Plan:
- Shaping moves to align with broader game goals.
Practice and Interaction
Live Training Sessions:
- Pip counting drills.
- Group workshops on position analysis.
Game Reviews:
- Analyzing recorded games to identify opportunities for improvement.
