Live backgammon tips- before the tournament:

• Try talking with the tournament manager in advance, and learn precisely what partition and events you should play.  Usually, you will want to play in the lowest partition for which you are qualified…but if you are a logically and a good player, don’t play in learner (beginner) as it will not be demanding for you.

• Bring a board with you.  Even if you have to make use of a borrow board.  Be certain you have “correctness” dice and cups. 

•  Practice, Practice, Practice. Practice playing over a board. Study how to play going in all and both directions. 

• Study the rules of the game before you start.  What are the authorized moves, when is the time to ending your turn, procedure for doubling, policy for shaking the dice and rolling, etc.

• Study how to count up the pips.  There are a lot of online guides that can help you to learn how to find the shortcuts.  Knowing the pip count over the board is very important for a good player.

• Study the essential perceptions of match equity and the cube strategy.  In tournaments, equity is significant issue.

• Acquire a replica of the tournament admission form and information and understand it.  Be sure you are on time, know where you should go, and know when are the breaks and where is that area.  If there are lectures and other side events, be sure to join…it will make the complete practice more better.