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In astonishingly general terms, there are 3 main game plans used. You need to be agile enough to hop between strategies quickly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This comprises of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to manage, to barricade in the opponent's checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate tactic at the begining of the match. You can assemble the wall anywhere between your eleven-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This is composed of locking your home board as fast as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. For example, if your challenger rolls an early two and shifts one piece from your 1-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you will be able to play 6/1 6/1 eight/three eight/three. Your competitor is now in serious dire straits due to the fact that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your home board!

The Backgame

This plan is where you have two or higher anchors in your opponent's inner board. (An anchor is a position consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It would be employed when you are significantly behind as this plan greatly improves your opportunities. The best areas for anchors are towards your opponent's smaller points and either on adjoining points or with one point in between. Timing is essential for a competent backgame: besides, there is no reason having two nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then required to break apart this right away, while your opponent is getting their checkers home, considering that you don't have any other extra pieces to shift! In this situation, it is more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position until your opposer provides you an opportunity to hit, so it can be a good idea to try and get your opponent to get them in this situation!