Category: Backgammon Double

When playing a running game, you should consider doubling under the following conditions: You’re two or three turns ahead. Your pip count is 8% to

You may have made the decision to take Backgammon seriously and even earn money from playing it. You’ve identified a wealthy but less skilled opponent,

Some players have introduced a risky yet intriguing variation to the doubling cube in backgammon. Although this rule is not played in tournaments, if agreed

In running games, there are four types of doubling situations: last-throw situations, situations that can be calculated, no-miss situations, and formulaic situations. Last-throw situation If

In some cases, your backgammon position can change drastically in a single turn from one where it’s not good enough to double, to one where

Up until now, we’ve addressed the matter of when it’s appropriate to accept a double. However, deciding when to initiate a double is equally important,

The impact of gammons on backgammon doubles is significant and should be taken into consideration when deciding whether to accept or reject a double. In

The innovation of the doubling die, also known as the cube, brought a new level of enthusiasm to the already popular game of backgammon. This