Backgammon is a game of skill disguised as a game of chance: the more skilled player wins in the long run. The most skilled player is the one who best understands the concepts of this section. If both players are equally ignorant of this material, which one wins the game is, literally, a crap shoot.
Within Backgammon 101 I have gathered and will continue adding tips, techniques and strategies that are crucial to playing winning backgammon. Whether these are refreshers or 1st time lessons players of all skill levels can benefit from them.