Tips- for the backgammon players

Backgammon Tips

The break-even point for accepting a double is about 25%. That is, if your chances of winning the game are at least 25%, you should take it then. Why? Suppose you play 4 games in which you're doubled. If you drop every time, you'll lose 4 points. If you take and win 25% of the games, one of four, you'll win 2 points and lose 6 - a net of minus 4. So it evens out. Of course, this doesn't consider gammons (if you have a significant chance of getting gammoned, you're more apt to drop).

Always double when it can't cost! Suppose you are down 2-0 in a match to 3. You win the next game, the Crawford game, and are now down 2-1. There is NO reason not to double on your first roll of the next game! If you lose the game, so what? Losing 4-1 and losing 3-1 are the same thing. But this way, if you WIN the game, you win the match.

Don't always make the safe move! In many cases it is better to make a risky move.

Always have a plan. The plan may change from one roll to the next, but always be focusing on how you can win the game, or if a loss is very likely, how to save the gammon.

Learn how to use match equity tables and make your match doubling and taking decisions based on them.

When you must leave an open shot, put your checkers where they will do the most good if not hit.

Never make a move until you have identified at least one or two viable alternatives

Good Luck!!!