bgOpenings

A complete reference of the standard opening moves in backgammon and the best replies at key match scores for all dice rolls.

The optimum opening moves and replies are affected by the match score. Play the first two moves optimally at the four main match score types: Normal scores, Gammon Go, Gammon Save, and Double Match Point.

All the moves are cross-referenced, linking the exceptions by match score type.

Flag the moves you need to learn to create study lists by match score type. Add new moves to the study lists and remove them after you learn them.

View over 3,000 rollouts that provide the most accurate determination of the equity of each opening move or reply.

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