Articles
In-depth articles on backgammon strategy, psychology, mathematics, and culture. Written by experienced players and enthusiasts.
Strategy & Tactics
The Doubling Cube: Your Most Important Weapon
How to wield the cube as a strategic weapon - when to double, when to hold, and when you're too good.
Read articleMatch Equity Tables & Calculations
Kit Woolsey's equity table, three approximation formulas, and how to use equity for doubling decisions.
Read articlePlaying the Opponent
How to read and exploit opponent weaknesses while understanding the cost of deviating from optimal play.
Read articleHow to Win at Chouette
Expert tactics for multiplayer money games - reading opponents, money management, and avoiding foul play.
Read articleBackgammon Animals: The Beaver and the Raccoon
Advanced doubling escalation tactics for money games.
Read articleLearning & Improvement
How to Play Backgammon
A comprehensive guide to playing backgammon by Steve Sax - from basic movement to advanced cube strategy.
Read articleIt's All About Math
Why mastering backgammon requires understanding probability - and how to learn the math without pain.
Read articleLuck vs. Skill in Backgammon
Why skill dominates in the long run, but luck keeps the game alive and economically viable.
Read articleLearning Backgammon: A Beginner's Journey
The stages every player goes through - from novice confusion to the moment you realize you need to study.
Read articleThe Five Biggest Myths of Backgammon
Debunking common misconceptions about luck, multiple right plays, computer reliability, and rigged dice.
Read articleCommunity & Culture
Why People Play Backgammon
Beyond competition and money - the social bonds and community that keep players coming back.
Read articleLive Backgammon Tournament Play
Why every online player should try a live tournament, and what to expect when you do.
Read articleAre Online Dice Random?
Addressing the persistent myth of rigged online dice with evidence, analysis, and psychology.
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