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Featured Problem of the Week
Each week, we will feature an interesting problem with written commentary and analysis supported by the powerful neural net of extremegammon.com
Position 313: Grant’s Puzzles Backgammon Position of the Week
How should White play 33 here? You have just rolled a great number, and now you just need to play it well. Even if you cannot Pipcount, having 3 checkers back compared to your opponent having only 1 checker back, you must be behind in the race. If you are behind in...
10/20/2023 Featured Backgammon Problem
Yellow leads 2-0/7. What is the correct cube action for both players? This doubling decision was recently submitted by one of our club members. Yellow appears to have the upper hand and sees an opportunity to exert some pressure on Black. It helps to start our...
Position 311: Grant’s Puzzles Backgammon Position of the Week
How should White play 63 here? I remember being told the saying “if in doubt, hit”. I think this is a good saying, and it is guided me to the correct move many times. Here you could hit 16/10 7/4*: This does remove the spare from your 7 point so that if you cover with...
