Often in backgammon games, the outcome of the entire game could be determined in one or two successful opening plays.
You want to be on the giving end of those moves ,rather than on the receiving one.
Playing internet backgammon in general ,and especially playing backgammon for money can be nerve racking, as you want to win at all cost, so here are some tips and helpful advises that will assist you in reading your opponent, his strategy, his way of thought on the board in general.
In certain backgammon tournament and several online-games sites, a double in the opening move is prohibited, so when you think about it there are only 15 possible plays for your opponent (or for you for that matter) to begin with.
To each of the 15 opening plays there are over 20 possible replies-some more successful than others- the idea is to know which play to use and when.
In the following explanation I will give you some helpful tips that will help you choose the right play at the right time, and hopefully helping you win some cash
The following are the recommended replies when you get a double:
*1-1:
In this situation it is my...