Using a priming game to achieve victory
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- Published on Monday, 09 May 2011 14:16
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Using different tactics during a game of backgammon can be a key to achieving victory, and one of the more basic tactics involves the art of building a priming game.
A priming game in which the primary objective is to trap one or more opponent's checkers behind your prime. One of the best ways to achieve this is to set up a six-point prime, which effectively blocks your opponent from being able to advance his checkers beyond that point. When placed on a strategical location on the board, you have set up a formidable defense that can help you in advancing to victory.
The longer you can keep the prime in place without breaking it, the quicker you can advance your other checkers to a bear off position. Keep in mind that your opponent will also be employing a defensive strategy as well, so don't try to keep the prime in position too long so that it affects your own moves.
The length of your prime will be a determining factor in its overall success. The longer the prime, the greater the odds are of your opponent being able to jump it successfully. Forward thinking is definitely the key to setting up the prime, and the location of your other checkers on the board can be a determining factor as well.
