Two ivory dice tumbling above a green backgammon board in warm light

Practice

Race vs Contact

Make the decision yourself. Staged hints, no clocks, and the reasoning after every position.

POSITION 1 OF 12

CHECKER PLAY · DIFFICULTY ·

OPENING ROLLS

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The Best First Roll

You open with 3-1. What is the best play?