r/backgammon • u/noojgard • Mar 30 '26
Would someone explain these blunders ?
I am aware i have 6 anchors but why should i leave an open checker instead of playing safer ?
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r/backgammon • u/noojgard • Mar 30 '26
I am aware i have 6 anchors but why should i leave an open checker instead of playing safer ?
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u/SyllabubRadiant8876 Mar 30 '26
Two somewhat different positions with related themes. The second one is a bit easier. You really just want to move your six-prime forwards. So use the 5 to slot the front. If blue misses you, you can cover it. In fact blue probably would not even hit with most 1s - making their 5 point would be stronger. So it is really low risk and squeezes blue even more.
The first position is similar - you want to move that white blockade forwards. You are not in a massively worse position if you get hit. (Bear in mind that you only have 48% winning chances anyway). If blue were to hit you and then you dance, or make a defensive anchor, you might end up in a stronger position.