How To Play Opening Moves in Backgammon

[@ricev7071]

I have a handmade chess set with Backgammon on the other side of it, and I just learned how to play backgammon because I'm curious and have never played it until very recently, it's actually so fun that I have been playing it more than Chess. Thank you for the video. I'm taking in a lot of videos on Backgammon, it's so fun I can't stop!!

[@47clarebennett]

How about to make a video of how to play second moves? Thank you for the lessons!!!

[@bgmochy]

Right..I m thinkin about that. Maybe I do in Monaco

[@ahmedhussein_sms]

@@bgmochy good luck

[@johntrojan9653]

How about making a Video on the Second move ? 🕺🕺

[@johntrojan9653]

And how about making a Video on the Third move ? ? 🕺🕺🕺

[@pausesmaths3086]

Maybe because there are 315 of those.

[@AlastairWright]

I know these moves, but I still watched it from beginning to end and learnt from the clear explanation of the relative merits of the three 64 options.

[@espikala1]

It was a pleasure to learn from your knowledge. The video is very clear and concise!

[@winthorpetrois]

Interesting, thanks. About a year ago, I saw a Galaxy video on the opening 6-4. The guest said to make the 2 point every time. He said that this move used to get you laughed out of the building, but now it's been proven wise -- according to him.

[@Laurencetw]

I've heard your name mentioned on lots of backgammon channels, but this is the first time I've ever heard you speak. I think this was a great presentation. very clear, quick and no time wasted. I especially like that you use a real board, and not a computer screen. a lot of people are asking you for advice on 2nd turn follow up moves, and i agree. would really like to hear you talk about it. for example, I get second roll. both opponent's back men are unmoved. I am forced to choose between slotting either their 5 or 7 point. which is the best choice? as a new sub, I'm looking forward to more vids from you. best wishes!

[@bgmochy]

Thank you, yes I had a lot of requests of doing the 2nd move..I think I gotta do it

[@trenthogan4212]

@@bgmochy Please do the second move. Which board is that Mochysan?

[@dougandmonsterpuppetschann5169]

Lauren's first paragraph is exactly what I wanted to say. Thank you.

[@golfinnewengland8256]

Keep the videos coming. I know all these moves from XG tutor mode but it lacks explanation as to why. Thank you for the valuable insight.😊

[@bgmochy]

Human translator I am. Thank you for watchibg

[@dennishill8356]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Very clear and concise video.

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching

[@jeanwilliams7456]

Great explanation Mochy!! P lease more videos!!

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching, hope it helps

[@tgwnn]

This is so good. Making it easy. I will just pick the simplest ones here and stop worrying about them.

[@DesertDog8989]

Nice work, Mochy. Also, like how you're working with kids this summer.

[@bgmochy]

Ty

[@HalfDecentBackgammon]

Wow, that Gamblicon board looks great!

[@bgmochy]

Only drawback is the checker tray is too shallow so the checkers keep falling down (or need to be little cautious), other than that this is perfect.

[@JeffErdmann]

Thanks for the sage advice, I look forward to trying them out. Best of luck #Mochy!

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching. Good luck to you too

[@curtispfaffle2217]

Great video Mochy! Thank you for taking time to create this great tutorial!

[@jjmckenna]

Nice Gamblicon board!

[@bgmochy]

Thats right! Excellent board.

[@lissylibrary]

Thank you, Mochy! I found this video very useful. I watched it and followed along on my own board in front of me so now I will roll the dice and see if I retained the knowledge 😊

[@TempleRevolutionProject]

Here learning for the first time that there’s MOVES to make in backgammon???😂 haha holy shit

[@faithone1645]

Big fan of you mate.Greetings from Turkey ❤️

[@m.harris2429]

Thanks! I’m a beginner and appreciate learning about the strategic moves. 😊

[@jeanpequignot80]

Hola from México Moshy!! Thanks for the class!

[@gulfbreeze76]

Great video. More, more , more please !!!

[@bgmochy]

Ty

[@FabioSpelta]

Thank you very much for this lesson.

[@bgmochy]

My pleasure

[@lelandlewis2666]

Great Content and thank you for clarifying moves in the comments. Valuable information!

[@ibrahimyetisgen4666]

Please Mochy. I want to see opening replies. 🥰 You are perfect.

[@kasiak9387]

Thank you for sharing:) waiting for more videos!

[@erict9402]

Very helpful, thank you very much!

[@dilyangeorgiev2698]

“Its not that difficult to be a good backgammon player, believe me” says the best backgammon player ever 😜😝😅

[@PROPERTY68601]

Well done. Thanks.

[@bgmochy]

Ty

[@backgammon7743]

Backgammon is our Lifestyle 😀

[@bgmochy]

Cool

[@paulpalomino8412]

That's a beautiful board! Where can I get one?

[@DavidHohner]

very well done, good advice

[@markoperic8980]

thank you i am learning backgammon

[@TheThormann89]

hey Mochy... can you make a short video of answering moves for those openings? so we can play 2 moves like a champ? :-) Hope you are doing well :-)

[@bgmochy]

Yeah, if I do it I try to shorten and simplify but I think it is going to be 10min x 3 videos min - response moves are 21 times(!) more than opening moves...

[@TheThormann89]

@@bgmochy oh okay....i understand, this will be a lot of Work. Thanks for the response 😊

[@andersnielsen6044]

@@TheThormann89 And it is usually these kind of things pay Mochy and others to teach them in private coaching.. ;)

[@806kelly01]

Wow. Great video. Your backgammon will improve.

[@bgmochy]

Thank you Kelly.

[@memofrf]

Thank you.

[@bgmochy]

You're welcome!

[@1220donmarko]

Love me some Mochy

[@bgmochy]

You like Mochi ice cream ?

[@1220donmarko]

@@bgmochy all Mochy is wonderful!!!

[@JacWarner]

Why do all great backgammon players (that post KZbin videos), have beautiful fireplaces? I’ve noticed this.

[@baristamms9751]

You are the best ♥️

[@bgmochy]

Thank you I’m the 2nd best. You are

[@anonymousAJ]

How to play opening moves: slide the checker across the felt. You may have to pick it up to cross the bar

[@Mymooooooooon]

ty mochy, can you explain the opponent moves after our opening moves?

[@bgmochy]

I have got so many same request ! I’ll plan todi

[@daveowens3946]

Great video, sir. Thank you! Can you help me understand why you would not consider running with 6-2, or 6-3?

[@irwinhaddad5]

Pretty sure it’s just for flexibility of your board. Way more options the next rolls to play with

[@MauiJOY]

Aloha from Maui! Mahalo (Thank You) for your videos. You have a very clear way to easily understand the moves. If you and your family are coming to Maui, please let me know. I have a great place where you can stay! We can trade for a lesson or two

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for the invitation. I went to Hawaii maybe 3 times but never been to Maui. Maybe next time

[@bc5001]

Thank you

[@stejoh_]

What board is that? Looks amazing. Im about to buy my first board.

[@user-px8of4il7x]

Mochy send this board to me

[@ArthurvanH0udt]

I do not really like the 51 slot as the 5 does not give an extra builder. Furthermore missing the 32 and 43 other split moves as you play one split and one reverse split. So the opposite moves were not discussed. Also missing (aside of 51 slot) is the 62slot which is also interesting. Finally missing is 63 run which compared with some other moves is equally not bad.

[@mil-fpv4931]

Yes. 51 I usually go 24/18 and with 62 13/5. How about those moves? Are they really bad.

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching Arthur, you are right, we can discuss more, but also the simplicity is the key as my target viewers were beginners.

[@rubikstips]

Excellent explanation, I would appreciate an explanation of "The second move onwards"

[@hosseinpaknahad6284]

4:12 - 5:02

[@rubikstips]

@@hosseinpaknahad6284 I changed the wording... thanks

[@hosseinpaknahad6284]

@@rubikstips np

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching Ronen, but I don't get your meaning of your request. Do you want me to make the video for the 2nd roll and more?

[@rubikstips]

@@bgmochy That was exactly what I meant. Thank you

[@gabrielk.]

Sry for my english i have 1 question why by 2 and 3, 2 down and 3 split? Can i alsow play 3 down and 2 split?

[@alanimranali]

Thanks for this

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching Alan.

[@emmadenis4456]

Thank you very much for this video. It is very pleasant to follow and very clear. By the way, the backgammon set shown in the video is really beautiful. May I ask you what company made it? Which brand is it? Thank you so much. I am looking forward to watching more videos from you.

[@bgmochy]

Gamblicon is the name of the brand. It’s a very nice biard

[@ryanmoon05]

What about doubles on your first move, obviously if you're going second, double 1/5/6 are given, but what about double 2/3/4, you have options.

[@misterjrome]

@ryan luna you can't have a double to play on the first move because to decide who plays the first move, each player rolls a single dice and the player with the highest number plays first using the two numbers rolled. If both players roll the same number, the dice are rolled again until they roll different numbers.

[@ryanmoon05]

@@misterjrome yes I know, that's why I said "doubles on your first move" if you're the player going second....I didn't say what about doubles on the opening play of the game

[@miriam7408]

What about doubles?

[@sefikyagcioglu7385]

Bir tavla oynayalım mı

[@fraz2983]

Thanks for the tutorial. What do you think the best online BG site to play on is? Also what do you think of extreme gammon as a software tutor? Cheers.

[@jojoseiller]

Thanks for the video! On a 32 opening, is there a difference playing 3 or 2 with your backman? (and 2 or 3 with the other one)

[@kojotus3000]

Usually better is playing 3 with backman

[@bgmochy]

Split with 3 is better. 43 also split with 3

[@andersnielsen6044]

You can also "slot" with these numbers..

[@madzilla14]

Roll 4-1 : 24--20, 6--5. Is THIS sane or 'new'??

[@sagestseeker]

I play regularly with a friend and we use a clock ⏰. 5 min each. If you're time runs out. You lose.

[@rufust.firefly4890]

I really don't like making the two point early w/64. A preference thing.

[@bgmochy]

Me too, it has never been natural to me. I do it to to learn "the other way" to play the game.

[@batukeskinbora7257]

What isnthe brand pf the board ?

[@TeamPowerPoker]

Thank you for the video mochy. Just one question left - whats with the double numbers like 1-1, 2-2 and so on? How you gonna play them?

[@GoodFriday2024]

You cannot start with a double. That’s a different game!

[@bgmochy]

Thank you for watching B.T. You don't start with the doublet, but if you do, 11 is make the 5p and the7p, 22 is make the 4p and the 11p, 33 is make the 5p and the 3p (or the 21p and the 10p), 44 is make the 20p and the 9p, 55 is make the 3p (13/3 twice), 66 is make the 18p and the 7p. You can use this knowledge for the 2nd roll as well, though not always.

[@bgmochy]

@@GoodFriday2024 True, but I also see this variant played. (Opening roller is pre determined, so opeining doublet is allowed)

[@truegemrn]

I don’t get it at all. As a teen I played this and won. But I forgot everything and I’m just lost. lol

[@ericwazner6521]

👍❤️🎲🎲👊

[@bgmochy]

Thank you Eric for watching

[@augiegrad80]

Did I miss how to play opening doubles?

[@en3213]

You can’t start with a doinle

[@bgmochy]

Opening doublet is not allowed usually

[@PredatorPeyami]

point is such a weak name for it. we say gate and ı think it's much better name.

[@elianalia1082]

5:3 is soooo wrong, you go too far with them. 3:2 and 3:4 are wrong moves too....

[@ALI-pf9ev]

this is dumb…

[@mishypoo]

you are.

[@Tchenao]

What brand of board is that? Thank you for the content

[@greenzone5146]

What about doubles?