This match to three points was played in 2006, as the final of small online knockout tournament with a cash prize. <i>Part Two analyzing Game 2.</i> more
With two dice rolled each turn, there are a total of 36 possible rolls, only six of which are doubles. So the chance of rolling 66 is 1/36, but the chance of rolling 62 is 1/18 (because there is 62 and 26). more
Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years. So if you are new to backgammon you have a lot of catching up to do. more
The game starts with each side having only one inner board point made and the ace-point anchor. So "normal" opening strategy is to try to make new blocking and home board points in the hope of trapping the opponent's back men behind a prime and more