Backgammon guide

Rules, strategy and background knowledge about backgammon – clearly explained.

How to Play Backgammon: The Rules Explained Simply

Backgammon rules step by step: the goal, direction of play, rolling, doubles, hitting, entering from the bar and bearing off – clearly explained for beginners.

Backgammon Setup: How to Set Up the Board Correctly

The correct backgammon setup explained: 2-5-3-5 – where each checker goes, how the points are numbered and an easy way to remember it.

Backgammon Strategy: 8 Tips That Help Beginners Win More

The most important backgammon strategies for beginners: making points, protecting blots, counting pips, primes and anchors – explained simply.

Backgammon Opening Moves: The Best First Move for Every Roll

Which opening move is best? A clear table of proven backgammon opening moves for all 15 possible opening rolls – with the idea behind each one.

The Backgammon Doubling Cube Explained Simply

What is the doubling cube? When should you double, and when take or drop? Plus gammons, backgammons, the Crawford and Jacoby rules – clearly explained.

The History of Backgammon: 5,000 Years of Dice and Checkers

From the Burnt City in Persia and Roman Tabula to online play: the fascinating history of backgammon in short chapters.

Backgammon Variants: Tavla, Tavli, Nardy and Takhte Nard

Backgammon is played differently around the world. The main variants at a glance: Turkish Tavla, Greek Tavli (Portes, Plakoto, Fevga), Russian Nardy and more.

Backgammon Terms: A Short Glossary from A to Z

Anchor, bar, blot, gammon, pip, prime: the most important backgammon terms explained briefly and clearly – perfect for looking things up.

Play Backgammon Online with Friends and Family – Here’s How

Step by step: play backgammon online with friends, children or grandchildren – via an invitation link on WhatsApp, free and with nothing to install.

Backgammon for Seniors: Brain Training That Is Fun

Why backgammon is ideal for older adults: mental arithmetic, planning and social contact – plus tips that make playing on a screen easy.