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Backgammon Opening Moves
The most mathematically correct moves for opening rolls in backgammon.
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03/06/2010
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6-5
 Definition
Run a back checker all the way out.
Term
6-4
 Definition
1. Run a back checker to the bar, and bring one down from midpoint
2.Make Your 2 Point
3. Run a back checker all the way
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6-3
 Definition
1. Run back checker to opponents bar and bring down one from midpoint
2. Run a back checker all the way.
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6-2
 Definition
1. Run to opponents bar and bring one down from midpoint.
2.Run a back checker all the way
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6-1
 Definition
Make your bar (7th point)* lose significant equity if you don't
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5-4
 Definition
1. Use the 4 to split back men and bring one down from midpoint.
2. Bring two down from midpoint.
* very close in equity
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5-3
 Definition
Make your 3 point
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5-2
 Definition
1. Split back checker with two and bring down one from midpoint
2. Bring two down from midpoint
*very close in equity
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5-1
 Definition
1. Split with the one and bring one down from midpoint.
2. If far behind in match, and gammon win is a big plus, bring one down and slot your 5 point. (-0.23% equity)
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4-3
 Definition
Split with the 4 and bring down from midpoint with the 3 (this roll has the most variation, but this is the most agreed upon play)
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4-2
 Definition
Make your 4 point.
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4-1
 Definition
1. Generally, split with the one, and bring one down from the midpoint.
2. If gammon win is needed to catchup in match, bring one down from midpoint and slot 5 point
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3-2
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Bring 2 down from midpoint (again, there is variation on this play)
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3-1
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Make your 5 point
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2-1
 Definition
1. Split and bring one down from midpoint.
2. If gammon is needed, bring one down from midpoint and slot 5 point
Term
Which rolls allow you to make your 7, 5, 4, 3, and 2 point?
 Definition
6-1 (7), 3-1 (5), 4-2 (4), 5-3 (3), 6-4 (2)
Term
Which rolls can be used to "gamble for gammons" when behing in a match?
 Definition
5-1, 4-1, 2-1
Term
Which rolls are used to split your back checkers and bring one down primarly?
 Definition
5-4, 5-2, 5-1, 4-3, 4-1, 3-2, 2-1
Term
Which two rolls are primarly used to run a back checker all the way out?
 Definition
6-5, 6-3, 6-2
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Which two rolls should be used to run a back checker to opponents bar and bring one down from midpoint?
 Definition
6-3, 6-2 (this is their secondary play)
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