The Best Opening Role in Backgammon Is 6, 1

In this book, you discuss how 6, 1 is considerably weaker than either 3, 1 or 4, 2. You are trying to make inner board points to start of the game so that when you hit your opponent, he's in a lot more trouble than he would be if you didn't. In order for that position to turn into a position where you've got your 4 and your 5 and your 3, you're going to need to bring down builders and get lucky.

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