In exceptionally general terms, there are 3 main plans employed. You want to be able to switch tactics almost instantly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This comprises of creating a 6-thick wall of pieces, or at least as deep as you might achieve, 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 begining of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace inbetween your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match advances.
The Blitz
This involves closing your home board as fast as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. e.g., if your challenger tosses an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you are able to play 6/1 6/1 8/3 8/3. Your opposer is then in big-time calamity considering that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your home board!
The Backgame
This strategy is where you have two or more checkers in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor is a position occupied by at least 2 of your pieces.) It should be employed when you are extremely behind as this action greatly improves your chances. The better places for anchors are close to your competitor’s lower points and also on adjoining points or with a single point in between. Timing is crucial for an effective backgame: besides, there’s no reason having two nice anchor spots and a complete wall in your own inner board if you are then forced to break up this straight away, while your challenger is moving their pieces home, taking into account that you do not have other extra checkers to move! In this case, it’s better to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position up till your challenger provides you an opportunity to hit, so it can be a good idea to attempt and get your competitor to hit them in this case!
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