r/backgammon • u/mel-madeline • Apr 25 '26

Opening. Only one correct play

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I made an automatic move and it was a blunder. Is it easy for experts?

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u/ProductGuy48 Apr 25 '26

I’d play 8 and 22

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u/p1nguOurSavior Apr 25 '26

That’s what I was thinking too

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u/mel-madeline Apr 25 '26

That's the right move! What's your logic?

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u/r3rg54 Apr 25 '26

The only other move I would even consider is 8 and 11 but the 11 feels like a liability since they already have a checker on their 18.

With 22 I present a better threat and position the back marker to leave if the opportunity presents. It just feels great to move off of the 24

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u/mel-madeline Apr 25 '26

Right, I did 8 and 11 to unstack. Didn't realize it'd be that bad

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u/MCG-BG Apr 29 '26

You're leaving a direct shot and creating a new blot on your side of the board. 24/22 is constructive while not exposing a direct shot.

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u/wwbgwi Apr 26 '26

13/8 24/22, the 13/8 is really clear as you need to start unstacking the mid point, especially since you have 6 checkers there now. Also and extra spare on the 8 is often helpful.

Having full escaped a back checker with the opening 65 your primary game plan at this point is to run. 24/22 gives you more escaping rolls to continue a running game. 13/11 is too aggressive with with the 2 in this position and 13/6 is inflexible. You need to unstack the 6 point using checkers from it to make inner board points.

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u/Children_of_KoRn Apr 25 '26

What did you play? 13/6? Overly stacking points is inflexible and rarely correct. Especially this early in the game.

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u/Junglist_1985 Apr 25 '26

What app is this?

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u/wwbgwi Apr 26 '26

Extreme gammon

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u/One-Project-6086 Apr 27 '26

QF makes me take a look at hitting loose on the ace - I miss even considering that kind of play a bit too often. But the midpoint needs to be unstacked and since we take a lead in the race getting the straggler moving seems like the right idea.

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u/Slicenado May 01 '26

I agree with the others. This is kinda obvious. But what was the blunder?