How Understanding Which Moves to Make Can Enhance Backgammon Experience
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- Published on Friday, 08 July 2011 13:39
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For beginners, backgammon can appear to be a very difficult game to play. Understanding how to move checkers across the board and how not to move the checkers is an important part of the education process.
Put quite simply, the roll of the dice determine which moves can be made. Each number on the dice represents a separate move of space for two different checkers, so two moves can be made with each roll of the dice.
One piece can be moved by using the numbers sequentially on each dice, however each move must be made separately before moving your checker along. If a point is open with the number rolled on the first dice, then a second move can be made with the same checker.
A checker cannot be moved if it lands on a point that is enemy-manned. Any point that has at least two of your opponent's checkers located there is out of play. However, if only one opponent's checker is on a point, you can then land on that point and force your opponent's checker to the center bar, where he then can only place the checker back in play on the inner board.
Having a clear understanding of how to move the checkers on a backgammon board is a key factor in learning how to play the game. Beginners should take the time to familiarize themselves with setup and proper play in order to fully enjoy the benefits of a great board game.
