In extraordinarily simple terms, there are 3 main tactics used. You want to be agile enough to switch strategies instantly as the course of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This is comprised of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to achieve, to barricade in the competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most suitable strategy at the begining of the match. You can assemble the wall anyplace within your 11-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the game progresses.
The Blitz
This is comprised of closing your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your challenger on the bar. For example, if your competitor tosses an early two and moves one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a 5-5, you will be able to play six/one six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your opponent is now in serious difficulty since they have two checkers on the bar and you have closed half your home board!
The Backgame
This strategy is where you have two or more anchors in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor is a position filled by at a minimum 2 of your checkers.) It needs to be employed when you are significantly behind as it much improves your chances. The best places for anchors are towards your opponent’s lower points and either on adjacent points or with one point separating them. Timing is essential for an effectual backgame: at the end of the day, there’s no reason having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break apart this right away, while your challenger is getting their checkers home, because you do not have any other spare checkers to move! In this situation, it’s more tolerable to have pieces on the bar so that you can maintain your position until your competitor provides you an opportunity to hit, so it can be an excellent idea to try and get your competitor to get them in this situation!
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