In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 main tactics used. You need to be able to switch strategies instantly as the course of the game unfolds.

The Blockade

This consists of building a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at least as deep as you can manage, to block in the competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate strategy at the start of the match. You can assemble the wall anyplace within your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match continues.

The Blitz

This is comprised of locking your home board as quickly as as you can while keeping your competitor on the bar. e.g., if your opponent rolls an early two and shifts one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you will be able to play six/one 6/1 eight/three eight/three. Your opponent is then in serious trouble due to the fact that they have two checkers on the bar and you have locked half your inside board!

The Backgame

This course of action is where you have 2 or more pieces in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a position occupied by at least two of your pieces.) It needs to be employed when you are significantly behind as this action greatly improves your chances. The strongest locations for anchors are towards your opponent’s smaller points and also on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is important for an effective backgame: besides, there is no reason having two nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break apart this right away, while your challenger is moving their pieces home, considering that you do not have other additional pieces to shift! In this case, it’s better to have checkers on the bar so that you might preserve your position until your competitor gives you an opportunity to hit, so it may be a great idea to attempt and get your opposer to get them in this case!