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In exceptionally simple terms, there are three general tactics used. You need to be able to hop between strategies instantly as the action of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This is comprised of assembling a 6-thick wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you can manage, to barricade in the opponent’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most adequate tactic at the start of the game. You can build the wall anywhere inbetween your 11-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the match advances.
The Blitz
This involves closing your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. i.e., if your competitor rolls an early two and moves one checker from your one-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you are able to play six/one 6/1 eight/three 8/3. Your opponent is then in big-time dire straits due to the fact that they have two pieces on the bar and you have locked half your inside board!
The Backgame
This strategy is where you have 2 or higher checkers in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at a minimum 2 of your checkers.) It would be employed when you are decidedly behind as this action greatly improves your opportunities. The strongest areas for anchor spots are close to your opponent’s lower points and also on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is essential for a competent backgame: at the end of the day, there’s no point having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then required to dismantle this right away, while your competitor is shifting their checkers home, considering that you don’t have other spare checkers to move! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you might maintain your position up till your competitor gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a great idea to try and get your competitor to get them in this situation!
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