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In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 main strategies used. You must be agile enough to switch techniques instantly as the action of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This involves building a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you can manage, to lock in the opponent's checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most acceptable strategy at the start of the match. You can assemble the wall anyplace between your eleven-point and your two-point and then shift it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This involves locking your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your opposer on the bar. For example, if your challenger tosses an early 2 and shifts one piece from your one-point to your three-point and you then roll a five-five, you are able to play six/one six/one 8/3 8/3. Your opposer is then in serious trouble due to the fact that they have two pieces on the bar and you have locked half your home board!

The Backgame

This strategy is where you have two or higher checkers in your competitor's inner board. (An anchor is a position consisting of at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It should be played when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your circumstances. The strongest locations for anchors are close to your competitor's smaller points and either on adjoining points or with a single point in between. Timing is important for an effectual backgame: besides, there's no point having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to dismantle this straight away, while your competitor is shifting their pieces home, because you don't have any other spare pieces to shift! In this situation, it is more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up until your opponent provides you a chance to hit, so it can be a great idea to try and get your opposer to hit them in this case!