How to Win a Backgammon Race

Are you tired of being ahead in a game of backgammon only to lose the backgammon race at the end? Being pipped at the post is a common problem many backgammon players suffer from. Luckily, the following tips should help.

Firstly, accept that sometimes you will have bad luck. It is impossible to predict how the dice will fall. You may be leading the way in the final backgammon race only to lose by one roll to your opponent. However, you can maximize the way in which you use the dice. Try setting up a home board scenario on the backgammon board where you are rolling to bear off. Practice as many moves as you can based on the pip count available to you. This will help you for when you next have a real backgammon race with your opponent.

Some of the most commonly recommended tips from backgammon experts relate to the final backgammon race. Firstly, always try to bear in toward the 6, 5 and 4 points and avoid placing extra checkers on the 1 and 2 points. You should also play the doubling cube to your full advantage. If you are way ahead and are in possession of the backgammon cube, don't be afraid to end the game early.