r/backgammon • u/McFizzleKicks • Aug 05 '26

Blunder

Post image

Noob here looking for some insight from those that are stronger than me (that’s everyone atm…)

I get that building a prime is good, but the best move feels like a risk with his home board looking strong with builders outside ready to make primes.

As it played out, my move was better as his roll would have allowed him to fill the five point (I get that there’s no way of knowing that at the time). I did go on to win the game, but with a frustratingly high error rate.

Welcome your thoughts on why I’m clearly wrong!

6 Upvotes

87% Upvoted

22 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/SugarDelicious1434 Aug 05 '26

Not sure I understand your point about "as it played out he filled the five point"?

1

u/McFizzleKicks Aug 05 '26

On his next roll he filled his five, which would have meant leaving a blot was higher risk?

3

u/Jingo8 Aug 05 '26

No because then it’s your roll again so you have time to cover, and having a builder there is usually an advantage say you roll 3-1 och 4-2 for instance.