In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 general plans used. You need to be able to switch game plans instantly as the course of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This consists of building a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you might manage, to block in the competitor’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate course of action at the start of the game. You can assemble the wall anyplace inbetween your 11-point and your 2-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This is composed of closing your home board as quickly as as you can while keeping your challenger on the bar. e.g., if your competitor rolls an early two and moves one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a five-five, you are able to play six/one six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your challenger is now in serious difficulty considering that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!
The Backgame
This course of action is where you have 2 or more pieces in your opponent’s inner board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at least 2 of your pieces.) It needs to be played when you are decidedly behind as it greatly improves your circumstances. The strongest locations for anchors are towards your opponent’s smaller points and either on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is essential for a competent backgame: after all, there is no reason having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own inner board if you are then required to break down this straight away, while your challenger is getting their checkers home, owing to the fact that you do not have other extra checkers to shift! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you might maintain your position up till your challenger gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a good idea to try and get your challenger to get them in this situation!
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