Tag: Beginners
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Michy’s “Endgame Techniques,” on Closeout positions
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[39:45] This is one lesson in a seminar series on how to bear-off checkers, following Michy’s “Endgame Techniques” book. This specific lesson focuses on how the opponent’s checkers influence what play we should make.
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A Guide to Doubling by Chris Bray
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[1:23:27] A comprehensive lecture on all beginner and intermediate topics related to doubling in unlimited games.
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Basic Blitz Reference Positions by Justin Nowell
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[9:15] A lesson on the cube action for variations on the 55 opening blitz by Justin Nowell of Backgammon University.
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Polar Triangle Backgammon Opening Series by Backgammon Skill Set
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[13:09] An excellent series on how to play different openings depending on the different match scores from the Backgammon Skill Set youtube channel.
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Blitz Checker Play Playbook by Justin Nowell
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[7:26] A few examples of a high-risk, high-reward play which is essential for a successful blitz, by Justin Nowell.
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Dice Combinations in Backgammon by Marc Olsen
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[8:51] A short lesson that teaches shot-counting or how to calculate probabilities for beginners from the Backgammon Galaxy Youtube channel.