Author Archives: Itzhak Solsky

Backgammon Scenes and Tales – How Backgammon Imitates Blackjack

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Itzhak Solsky

When you trap a couple of back checkers behind a strong prime, you sometimes see the remaining part of the opponent’s position – which was calm and orderly to this point – suddenly go berserk! The result can be disastrous … Continue reading →

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Just Sit Still or Mastering Backgammon Through Fairy Tales

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Itzhak Solsky

How to make bold and constructive plays even though we’re under pressure? How to show our opponent who’s boss when he thinks he’s got it made? Sadly, this isn’t the theme of our article today. I hope you can still … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Time Trouble?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Itzhak Solsky

Is there really a magic solution for this? Read on and find out… https://bgfed.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-to-Deal-with-Time-Trouble.pdf

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Too gammonish to take

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Itzhak Solsky

On cashing a point when the win isn’t in sight, on migrating our viewpoint as a winning technique, on recognizing simplicity inside complexity – plus an added bit of old-fashioned chess wisdom. https://bgfed.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Too-gammonish-to-take.pdf

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