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Online Backgammon Federation|Position Analysis

Position Analysis

Phil Simbog, the most well known backgammon columnist online is reviewing and analyzing backgammon positions on a weekly basis especially for Online Backgammon Federation.

  • Doubling Cube Question

    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.


  • Backgammon Most Complicated Position
    In backgammon, sometimes you must choose the "least bad" play. Check out Phil Simborg's weekly position analysis to learn about one of these times. 

  • Checker Play in Backgammon Match
    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.

  • Cross-Overs, Distribution, and Shot Possibilities
    When the backgammon game turns into a race, pip count is not the only consideration other concerns include cross-overs, distribution and shot possibilities.

  • Double or Take
    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.

  • Double Trouble II

    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.


  • Backgammon: Odds or MCV?
    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).

  • Position Analysis in Crawford Game

    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. 


  • Taking Risks in Backgammon
    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

  • Doubling Cube Action

    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.


  • In Backgammon, Timing is Everything

    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.


  • The Importance of Finding the Best Play in Backgammon
    Read this week's backgammon position analysis to learn about the most important thing in backgammon

  • The Correct Play in Backgammon Chouette

    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. 


  • When Not to Hit
    The backgammon lesson here is: look at all the options, take your time, and check your tougher plays later to see what was right.

  • Doubling Cube in a Match Game
    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.

  • How to Play 1-1
    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

  • Position Analysis in a Chouette Money Game

    Read how Phil Simborg almost won a month's rent in this week's position analysis of a chouette backgammon money game


  • Making the Bar Point
    Check out Phil Simborg's backgammon position analysis and learn when making the bar point is the best play.

  • Double Trouble
    Should you take the cube in backgammon money games? Learn from Phil Simborg's experience in our weekly position analysis

  • Michigan Summer Championship Match Analysis
    Read Phil Simborg analysis of a match played by two of the leading backgammon players at the Michigan Summer Championship


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