The five basic strategies of backgammon

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • I explain the five basic strategies of good backgammon play.

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  • @SchNoble87
    @SchNoble87 7 років тому +142

    Such a great lesson in losing gracefully!

  • @brandoneelbode5123
    @brandoneelbode5123 4 роки тому +20

    Some of the hateful comments are unnecessary. I always appreciate people trying to contribute to a community. With that being said...don’t quit your day job, bro.

    • @mobiusklein9140
      @mobiusklein9140 3 роки тому +4

      Agreed, but it is a REALLY bad video and he should remove it.

  • @HerewardDundasTaylor
    @HerewardDundasTaylor 8 місяців тому +1

    This is the funniest video I have ever seen on Backgammon. It must be a joke, that works really well!! Haha. He didn't just knock you onto the bar mate, he totally blew you away!!! I almost died laughing when he threw the double 6's, "The dice, lady's and gentlemen, are not my friend!". Hahahahaha! You're an eternal optimist! Haha! Well done. Give us more!

  • @mr.greenbrier7137
    @mr.greenbrier7137 4 роки тому +3

    I like to read the comments before I begin to watch. When one sees that the majority of people are not understanding or valuing the information provided, you simply move on to another video. I would like to thank you though for your attempt to try to help people out who enjoy the game.

  • @oscarbautista4156
    @oscarbautista4156 3 роки тому +2

    That double six was brutal

  • @ujaan99
    @ujaan99 4 роки тому +18

    Damn i watched this and thought i learnt something, then i read the comments... how is this the top video when u search backgammon strategy oof

  • @jwood913
    @jwood913 6 років тому +108

    You have no clue how to play this game.

    • @bingo1232
      @bingo1232 4 роки тому +1

      AND u do????????????????????????

  • @MrEdwardCollins
    @MrEdwardCollins 5 років тому +3

    For all of Mark Jackson's comments that were incorrect, or could be clarified and improved upon, please watch this video by Marc Olsen:
    ua-cam.com/video/4aPiM1aiQHA/v-deo.html

  • @drdark9134
    @drdark9134 2 роки тому +1

    7.56 "I've got four primes in my bar" utter gobblydegook

  • @papalevies
    @papalevies 7 років тому +8

    Building a wall is always the best strategy. What you did is not much of a winning strategy but a way to try to salvage what is already a losing game.

    • @markjackson4085
      @markjackson4085  7 років тому +4

      No strategy is "always" the best strategy. You have to do what the dice and/or opponent allow.

    • @markjackson4085
      @markjackson4085  6 років тому

      Exactly.

    • @lifehackcards2266
      @lifehackcards2266 6 років тому

      Mark Jackson Gotta agree here, not playing a computer, playing people.

    • @adamwespiser9209
      @adamwespiser9209 5 років тому

      @qvistus82 idk why you thought that was a good idea, AI for backgammon was solved in the 90s

  • @DavidKlausa
    @DavidKlausa 5 років тому +27

    0:56 Where did you get this rule of thumb? Its often exactly the opposite. For example, if your opponent gets an advanced anchor, it behooves you to do the same. Ok, sometimes you're right, but it's not really a useful generalization.
    2:00 The fact that he hit you instead of moving the back pieces does not mean you should continue with a running game. It means the opposite. Getting hit means you are further behind in the pip count, so running into a losing race does not make sense. And the fact that the opponent's back checkers haven't moved means that you would do well to concentrate on priming them instead of running.
    2:30 Again, this isn't a running game; it's a priming/holding game.
    5:05 Actually you win this position only 31% of the time. The problem with playing a backgame here is that you have your 2 point made, which is too deep to contain hit checkers - it would be more conducive to a blitzing game.
    5:58 11 was a great roll, but you're still a slight underdog.
    7:35 Saving a 6 is the wrong idea. It wouldn't be the end of the world if you rolled a 6 next and had to break one of your anchors - it's too optimistic to try to hold on to everything. After your move, breaking the 6 point, how will you ever win once you do get your opponent on the bar?
    7:54 They are points, not "primes." A prime is several points in a row.
    10:38 Unless you know for a fact that you played every move perfectly, you can't say you lost purely on the luck of the dice. You did play slightly better than your opponent, but both at Beginner level.

  • @dorothywalter7951
    @dorothywalter7951 2 роки тому

    Definitely Schmuck! 😂 So glad I found your channel!!! Glad I'm not the only one who has a love/hate relationship with my dice!! 🤣🎲

  • @gsatchu111
    @gsatchu111 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks good video

  • @rojanoraji1748
    @rojanoraji1748 3 роки тому +31

    The second I saw him play 6&4 the way he did, I knew that this guy ain’t it

    • @MrBonddaddy
      @MrBonddaddy 3 роки тому +3

      Thought the exact same

    • @onlycash
      @onlycash 3 роки тому

      True that...!

    • @ryanrebelo133
      @ryanrebelo133 3 роки тому +1

      That's the right play lol. You talking about his first move? The only good play he did all game pretty much

    • @jimphilidor9031
      @jimphilidor9031 2 місяці тому

      That's not a bad move. It's almost equal to the 24/18, 13/9 or 9/2, 6/2. Against a stronger opponent it's probably the best.

  • @DimitarDimitrov-cc9qy
    @DimitarDimitrov-cc9qy 2 роки тому +1

    I felt his rage on the 66 :) lol

  • @georganabredy13
    @georganabredy13 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this maybe I can get a win on my next game

  • @danielmarchesismith6961
    @danielmarchesismith6961 5 років тому +38

    Im sorry mate, i appreciate the effprt of the tutorial, but you cant say that the other player was lucky when you gave him the game trying to pull a strategy that you dont undertand

    • @aaronfinkle7905
      @aaronfinkle7905 2 місяці тому

      Bro has no winning chances “now, I have a great position”

  • @tok8821
    @tok8821 5 років тому +8

    lolita: teach somthing you know, if ther is somthing!

  • @nolongerhave-couth4771
    @nolongerhave-couth4771 Рік тому +1

    You shouldn't adopt any strategy except to hold two stones, in starting position, or not. Flexibility is the key. 9 times out of 10, fortune favors the bold.

  • @hjackwingo
    @hjackwingo 4 роки тому +4

    There’s a reason why I look at comments before watching video

  • @BackgammonGalaxy
    @BackgammonGalaxy 5 років тому +4

    Backgammon Galaxy has made a "Grandmasters Roasting Amateurs", debunking the mistakes of this video: ua-cam.com/video/4aPiM1aiQHA/v-deo.html

  • @lifecycleproject
    @lifecycleproject 3 роки тому

    Schmuck is such a flexible word.

  • @malayalamwriter
    @malayalamwriter 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing game. You did well until the end.

  • @eldubs
    @eldubs 5 років тому +4

    "knock him in to the bar" lol

  • @HeadingForTomorrow
    @HeadingForTomorrow 5 років тому +41

    Does anyone have the youtube channel for GUEST6qmhkz?

    • @PsyRaf
      @PsyRaf 4 роки тому +6

      I would subscribe to him for sure.

    • @acespade5378
      @acespade5378 3 роки тому +1

      The shmock?

  • @nickstone7834
    @nickstone7834 3 роки тому +1

    another example of an ONLINE Backgammon game with "funny dice" lol I thought you were going to pull out that backgame

  • @underproducedvideos3737
    @underproducedvideos3737 7 років тому +3

    Thanks man. That was helpful. I hope you'll do some more. You don't have to win to teach.

  • @ronjones-6977
    @ronjones-6977 4 роки тому +7

    No, you lose a game while explaining next to nothing. I already know how that works. I came here to learn.

  • @goblinman7
    @goblinman7 5 років тому +2

    Wow....I'm going to win this game. The opponent played perfectly grabbing the 5-point and bar point. He got himself into a HUGE pickle. LOL. Inner board points and blocks ftw

  • @asmileforpeace
    @asmileforpeace 6 років тому +2

    Haha i was here to learn how to play the game, now i know what the game is like.

  • @morganchilds9054
    @morganchilds9054 5 років тому +51

    This is the worst game of backgammon I've ever seen. Jesus Christ.

  • @vinchester61
    @vinchester61 3 роки тому +1

    Maaaan this is a dice game indeed

  • @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy
    @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy 3 роки тому +1

    I got the gist of your message bro, despite the armchair warrior class tasteful messages below.. I know more about the game now then before.. I was playing the strategies but I didn't know what they're called.. you just have to go with feel, because like you say, the dice the dice the dice

  • @julianwhite7503
    @julianwhite7503 2 роки тому +1

    Shout out to Steve Miller

  • @marcemrich3573
    @marcemrich3573 5 років тому +4

    Someone should transcribe this game and run it on XG! All I can say is watch out Mochy! I would do it myself, but I have a semblance of a life.

  • @shareksolutions
    @shareksolutions 4 роки тому

    I think it's cool that you posted this game even though you lost. That speaks volumes about your character.

  • @emmanuelidrac3437
    @emmanuelidrac3437 9 місяців тому

    Hilarious strategy 😂😂

  • @MArk-yn4sp
    @MArk-yn4sp 3 роки тому +1

    The 5 strategies are finally presented at ... 11:06.

  • @rexmundi3564
    @rexmundi3564 3 роки тому +1

    ...unfortunately the dice have the last say in a game...NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOU PLAY...

  • @caseysmith6613
    @caseysmith6613 3 роки тому

    What site is this? Software looks awesome.

  • @thaumielbelial7345
    @thaumielbelial7345 2 роки тому

    Hello, can you do.a video explaining how to play LONG BACKGAMMON PLEASE.

  • @Jez2008UK
    @Jez2008UK 6 років тому +1

    Your critical error was when you didn’t double hit with your 6 & 4. From then you were destined to lose.

  • @oulcuntyballs8527
    @oulcuntyballs8527 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for your effort. However, I dont agree that you lost this game on the dice. I feel you lost it because you made poor decisions based on a strategy that you dont seem to understand. Maybe teaching others should come later.

  • @betforward7955
    @betforward7955 5 років тому +1

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  • @grantcatton
    @grantcatton 6 років тому +5

    "Schmuck. You lucky schmuck." I wanted more ranting.

  • @crooker2
    @crooker2 4 роки тому

    That was a fun game to watch though. Could have been a little more competitive.

  • @mariakerry6105
    @mariakerry6105 6 років тому +2

    Backgammon at GameColony looks so much better!

  • @agmortimer
    @agmortimer 6 років тому +3

    You initially got lucky with the double 1 early on so that you had a 3 prime in his home - the dice do what the dice do, but he played a better overall game and played the percentages better than you did. Sure the double 6 at the end was good for him, but you'd had your share of fortune hitting him earlier in the game

  • @MeteTopcuoglu
    @MeteTopcuoglu 4 роки тому +14

    hahahhaaaa, what a joke. no clue about backgammon but audacious enough to make a tutorial on it. really cracked me up...
    clearly, people don't know what they don't know...

    • @mobiusklein9140
      @mobiusklein9140 3 роки тому +1

      Not only are you correct but what you are saying has a name the "DUNNING KRUGER" effect.

    • @MeteTopcuoglu
      @MeteTopcuoglu 3 роки тому

      @@mobiusklein9140 exactly :)

  • @TriciaBinGSO
    @TriciaBinGSO 3 місяці тому

    Where are they playing? (which website)?

  • @abdullahsahin5490
    @abdullahsahin5490 4 роки тому +3

    A gandmaster roasting this video
    ua-cam.com/video/4aPiM1aiQHA/v-deo.html

  • @cl9826
    @cl9826 6 років тому +2

    3:12 You should have double hit with the 64. I like some the explanations for why you chose a running game early on like him not moving his back checkers. But it seems to me if you've made an ancor on the two point against a four prime and are down in the count then you're not really playing a running game anymore.

    • @Jez2008UK
      @Jez2008UK 6 років тому

      C L absolutely. The poor choice of play with that 6 & 4 was the critical error.

    • @cl9826
      @cl9826 5 років тому

      @@Jez2008UK and who the f says "knock them in the bar"? And his "four prime in the bar" which is just the first four points. I'm glad this video was suggested to me again. Hilarious. I was much too nice before. This guy is completely clueless on all levels. "I am losing is the pip count so that means I should try to run with my back checkers, watch as I completey blunder this 4-2". Lol.

  • @teodelfuego
    @teodelfuego 3 роки тому +3

    Not knowing the lingo is another tip-off this guy doesn’t know the game.

  • @mauriciohuaman9688
    @mauriciohuaman9688 3 роки тому

    Where do I find this simulator?

  • @michaelsimonds2348
    @michaelsimonds2348 4 роки тому

    Great lesson on how to be a bad sport.

  • @FranciscoRodrigues-cd6yn
    @FranciscoRodrigues-cd6yn 6 років тому +1

    Does anyone know which application / program is used in this video? Is it available for the Windows operating system?

    • @DJKNITEX
      @DJKNITEX Рік тому

      MSN zone backgammon

  • @pgpoulos2821
    @pgpoulos2821 5 років тому +1

    I always play a back game. I never run

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth 3 роки тому

    what is this site ... i've been looking for a good online backgammon game for a long time.?

  • @Mackie17
    @Mackie17 6 років тому

    This is the most complicated fucking game ever

  • @danielmarchesismith6961
    @danielmarchesismith6961 5 років тому

    This video should be called how not to play a backgame strategy.For any person who whatches this. You dont play a backgame strategy if you dont have enough rocks to build at home and you certainly dont open your six, thats always one of the last things you want to do. What point is there in waiting to catch the other guy if hes gonna come straight out to an open field, and even if you have more rocks waiting the same situation is gonna repeat.if you want to play a backgame you either close it all or all but the one. Trust me its usually always better to risk than to break your beggining pile at the six

    • @kevinrush4411
      @kevinrush4411 5 років тому

      You use alot of "insider" words. I guess I'll have to keep researching to figure out what you are saying.

    • @cl9826
      @cl9826 5 років тому

      @@kevinrush4411 bottom line is, don't do anything in this video. This guy is garbage.

  • @greenmachine1987
    @greenmachine1987 4 роки тому

    Ya, blame the dice

  • @samwrobel9335
    @samwrobel9335 4 роки тому

    If I had to invent a nerd voice, you'd have found it here.

  • @MrPINKFL0YD
    @MrPINKFL0YD 4 роки тому

    Those dice 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

  • @peterstrianus1790
    @peterstrianus1790 5 років тому

    which Platform he is using?

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth 3 роки тому

    I think you made your mistake right here 1:30 when you came in on the 5 instead of the 1. You set the table for his to continually harass you in his bar. I think I would have felt like from the 13 to the 8 would have made more sense. You can't really characterize the game into one of your categories so quickly, nor decide counter-strategies based on that so early.

  • @Rliera123
    @Rliera123 5 років тому +2

    More videos!!

  • @marcemrich3573
    @marcemrich3573 5 років тому

    Is this Patrick Fusco?

  • @nord1486
    @nord1486 4 роки тому

    6:28 3 primes or a 3-prime?

  • @arkatoz
    @arkatoz 5 років тому

    Good video - but don't talk into the mic so closely, it sounds terrible with all the popping.

  • @boxofmoles4057
    @boxofmoles4057 3 роки тому +1

    LMFAO. What a run of bad dice.

  • @nickbeznos13579
    @nickbeznos13579 7 років тому

    Is this a website????

  • @trespasser121
    @trespasser121 4 роки тому

    The rolls are not random on these sites. Usually one of the players gets 'lucky' throughout the game.

  • @KhoiNguyenk-ks1qk
    @KhoiNguyenk-ks1qk 6 років тому

    What is app

  • @KillAWhale666
    @KillAWhale666 2 роки тому +1

    Stopped watching this after your opening move haha

  • @patrickdholman
    @patrickdholman 5 років тому

    Mark is funny

  • @hamauk4347
    @hamauk4347 3 роки тому

    You stope 6:01 mins of me life give it back.

  • @darthdredd4148
    @darthdredd4148 2 роки тому +1

    Why call guest a schmuck?
    You had the back game but he WON the game and thats what matters dice game or not , its not who almost won its not if only they didnt .... Its nit I had the back game.
    Its ho crosses the finish line first ❗ period.
    Would you actually say that to a player if sitting there? 🤔 bad sport aye .
    Interesting video the lesson
    "dont be a schmuck" loose with grace & respect.
    This Schmuck dosent even know the difference between his points & a prime 😂
    I wouldnt take any of his advice.

  • @stza16
    @stza16 4 роки тому

    Hi Mark

  • @husseinalsalami2148
    @husseinalsalami2148 4 роки тому +2

    I don’t think you even know how to play backgammon

  • @adamhogwood1830
    @adamhogwood1830 6 років тому +1

    Are the dice not your friend?

    • @ChironAce
      @ChironAce 6 років тому

      adam Hogwood The dice are temperamental

    • @mekkler
      @mekkler 6 років тому

      Sometimes the dice are your friend. Sometimes the dice bitch slap some humility into you.

  • @tomkaiser
    @tomkaiser 3 роки тому

    You are hopeless in understanding how Backgammon is played. You might want to read a book or two, starting with some of the old time masters like Bill Robertie or Paul Magriel

  • @mohammadkarimi5625
    @mohammadkarimi5625 4 роки тому +1

    lol

  • @galactus4mac
    @galactus4mac 4 роки тому

    A for effort but you clearly don’t even understand how the checkers move at 2:50 you had a 6 and 2 how did you move out your checker into your home quadrant?

  • @apstore4365
    @apstore4365 6 років тому +4

    Every move u made is amateur move...u were waiting to have your luck..your game plan is made from those who doesnt know how to be expert..beeing amateur and posting videos and loosing my time and others time pfff

    • @markjackson4085
      @markjackson4085  6 років тому

      Sure... of course I would waste you within ten rolls of the dice.... lol

    • @apstore4365
      @apstore4365 6 років тому +3

      Mark Jackson typically amateur answer 😂😂😂

  • @mobiusklein9140
    @mobiusklein9140 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, Whilst I realise that you posted this video with the best intentions you really should remove it now, it's embarrassing.

  • @sergiocorrea9190
    @sergiocorrea9190 4 роки тому

    The dice are just not my friend...

  • @stevebannon9250
    @stevebannon9250 7 місяців тому

    There is only 1 statistically best move. So only one of you in the comments are right. The rest of you are wrong.

  • @bildencarlia6924
    @bildencarlia6924 4 роки тому +1

    You are not entitled to give lessons...not with your level of understanding this game...

  • @armandacosta1914
    @armandacosta1914 4 роки тому +1

    WTF

  • @imranteimur
    @imranteimur 2 роки тому +1

    You are a bad player. You have to assess correctly whether it is better to concede 1 point or risk losing a mars. Btw, you never had a better position.

  • @halfman4833
    @halfman4833 3 роки тому +1

    just wasted 15 mins of my life

  • @lifehackcards2266
    @lifehackcards2266 6 років тому

    Ha ha ha ha. Variance, sorry M8

  • @variosan
    @variosan 5 років тому +1

    Ridiculous

  • @sirmustard5337
    @sirmustard5337 3 роки тому +1

    You dont know what youre talking about foo.

  • @Nindja1
    @Nindja1 5 років тому

    Lucky player play backgammon whit stupid opponent.ha ha. What of kind the strategy have here.

  • @nevillehyde8425
    @nevillehyde8425 Місяць тому

    you played the end of the game so badly

  • @Vortex493
    @Vortex493 3 роки тому

    sorry dude but you could of saved the drama with your first move 6 and 4.

  • @mothecat776
    @mothecat776 4 роки тому

    The hallmark of a good host is not to call your clients a "schmuck" Your probably out of business. NOT getting mine

  • @ppt_eal433
    @ppt_eal433 3 роки тому

    at 9.31 you rolled a 2,6, you should have played bar/23 17/11 to give you sixes to cover one of your inner board blots, any other play is a blunder. By bemoaning your luck and moving checkers blindly you missed a superior move and a valuable lesson for those watching. Please remove this video, it has no value.

  • @variosan
    @variosan 5 років тому

    L