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In very simple terms, there are three fundamental plans employed. You need to be able to switch game plans instantly as the course of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This is comprised of assembling a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to manage, to barricade in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most adequate tactic at the begining of the match. You can assemble the wall anywhere within your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match progresses.

The Blitz

This is composed of locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. For example, if your opponent tosses an early 2 and moves one piece from your 1-point to your 3-point and you then roll a five-five, you will be able to play 6/1 6/1 8/3 eight/three. Your competitor is now in serious difficulty seeing that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have locked half your home board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have 2 or higher pieces in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at least two of your checkers.) It must be played when you are decidedly behind as this action greatly improves your opportunities. The best areas for anchors are towards your competitor’s lower points and either on adjoining points or with a single point in between. Timing is essential for a powerful backgame: besides, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own inner board if you are then required to break up this right away, while your opponent is getting their checkers home, because you don’t have any other extra pieces to move! In this case, it’s more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position up until your opposer provides you an opportunity to hit, so it may be a great idea to attempt and get your challenger to hit them in this situation!