In very simple terms, there are three chief game plans used. You want to be agile enough to switch techniques instantly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This is composed of assembling a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at least as thick as you are able to manage, to block in the opponent’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most suitable strategy at the begining of the match. You can build the wall anywhere between your 11-point and your two-point and then move it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This is comprised of locking your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. i.e., if your opponent rolls an early 2 and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a 5-5, you will be able to play six/one six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your opposer is now in big-time calamity since they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have locked half your home board!
The Backgame
This course of action is where you have two or more pieces in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point consisting of at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It needs to be employed when you are significantly behind as this action greatly improves your chances. The strongest areas for anchor spots are near your competitor’s smaller points and also on adjacent points or with one point separating them. Timing is critical for an effective backgame: after all, there is no point having 2 nice anchor spots and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then required to break down this right away, while your opposer is moving their pieces home, taking into account that you do not have other extra checkers to move! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position until your challenger gives you an opportunity to hit, so it can be an excellent idea to try and get your opposer to get them in this situation!
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