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In very simple terms, there are 3 fundamental strategies employed. You need to be able to hop between game plans instantly as the action of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This consists of building a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you can manage, to lock in your opponent’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable tactic at the start of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace inbetween your eleven-point and your two-point and then shift it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This consists of closing your home board as fast as as you can while keeping your challenger on the bar. e.g., if your opposer tosses an early two and shifts one checker from your one-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you will be able to play six/one 6/1 8/3 8/3. Your competitor is then in big-time difficulty since they have two pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!

The Backgame

This plan is where you have 2 or more anchors in your opponent’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a point occupied by at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It needs to be played when you are significantly behind as it greatly improves your circumstances. The best areas for anchor spots are close to your competitor’s lower points and also on adjoining points or with one point separating them. Timing is crucial for an effective backgame: besides, there is no reason having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to break up this right away, while your competitor is getting their checkers home, because you do not have other additional pieces to move! In this situation, it’s more tolerable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position up till your challenger gives you a chance to hit, so it can be an excellent idea to try and get your competitor to get them in this case!

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