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In astonishingly simple terms, there are 3 fundamental techniques used. You want to be able to switch techniques instantly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This involves creating a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you can achieve, to barricade in your competitor's checkers that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most acceptable course of action at the start of the game. You can create the wall anyplace within your eleven-point and your two-point and then shift it into your home board as the game continues.

The Blitz

This consists of closing your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your opponent on the bar. i.e., if your opponent tosses an early two and moves one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you are able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your opposer is then in big-time dire straits due to the fact that they have two pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have two or higher checkers in your competitor's home board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at a minimum two of your pieces.) It should be employed when you are extremely behind as this plan much improves your chances. The best places for anchors are near your competitor's smaller points and either on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is integral for an effectual backgame: after all, there's no reason having two nice anchor spots and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to break apart this right away, while your opposer is moving their checkers home, owing to the fact that you don't have other extra checkers to shift! In this situation, it's more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position up till your opposer gives you a chance to hit, so it will be a great idea to attempt and get your challenger to get them in this case!