Opening moves - the sweet spot

This Nugget has been written by Fliss on 16 Feb at 5:39AM

Category: Backgammon

The "sweet spot" to cover with at least two pieces is the triangle just outside your inner six. If you roll 6-1 or 6-6 you should always try to cover that spot.

Why? Because it allows you to build up a wall to contain your opponent's farthest two pieces, giving you a chance of winning with a gammon or backgammon
 
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luck

Posted on 2 Apr at 11:54AM by Stmhawk

sure, if you are lucky enough to roll 1st, then lucky enough to rll a 6,1 or a 6,6. that kind of luck alway happens to your opponent
my secret

Posted on 22 Feb at 5:43PM by Mister BG

I didn't become the great player that I am(humble- aren't I?...lol) until I learned to practice this strategy religiously!!