Phil Simbog, the most well known backgammon columnist online is reviewing and analyzing backgammon positions on a weekly basis especially for Online Backgammon Federation.
This backgammon positions asks a doubling cube question and comes to the conclusion that when in doubt on whether to double, it is better to give the cube than to wait.
Before the start of every backgammon game, Phil Simbog looks at the score, thinks about what my overall strategy should be, and apply that strategy to BOTH the cube and checker decisions beginning with the opening roll.
When the backgammon game turns into a race, pip count is not the only consideration other concerns include cross-overs, distribution and shot possibilities.
Phil Simborg analyzes a backgammon position where neither player is close to winning the match and shows, once again, how backgammon and math are related.
Before you decide to give a cube (double) you should consider what you think your opponent should do. If you are SURE your opponent will or should drop, then you’ve got a great double.
In some backgammon positions, the odds is the most important consideration. Sometimes, as in this position analyzed here, you must follow the most common variation (MCV).
When playing Crawford game in backgammon, you have to determine not only what gives you the best winning chances, but what also gives you the best gammon chances.
Backgammon is all about taking risks, but they must be calculated risks. Follow this week's backgammon position to learn ho to calculate your backgammon risks
Phil Simborg on a doubling cube action that created quite a stir, when what was argued to be a take, was not even a double. The backgammon lesson is, as usual, to learn the math.
What are differences between the best backgammon players in the world and the rest of us? Timing is not everything, study and experience can make some differences. Check out Phil Simborg's weekly position analysis.
In this week's backgammon position analysis, Phil Simborg realizes that making the least hated move is the correct play and learns about the importance of math and thick skin.
If you take the time to consider all the answers carefully, you will gain some real insight into the use of the doubling cube in a match game of backgammon.
Phil Simborg realizes the importance of getting the back checkers out when playing 1-1 out after failing to reach the finals in an important backgammon tournament in Florida
