Backgammon Chouette Strategy

If you've ever played backgammon chouette before, you'll know how different this form of backgammon is from individual play. In backgammon chouette, teams of players compete against each other and must pool their backgammon skills to ensure their team is victorious. As well as providing a sociable and competitive atmosphere, this backgammon game helps to improve individual and team skills and is highly enjoyable.

Because backgammon chouette is unique, it requires a different approach than standard backgammon. One of the main strategic differences in chouette relates to the use of the doubling cube. Cube rules vary regarding how many cubes are used and whether teammates are allowed to consult with each other after a cube is turned. These rules can seem complicated at first and players should familiarize themselves thoroughly with all aspect of cube play before playing a chouette game.

If you're looking for some backgammon chouette training, several worthwhile books are available on the subject. Some of the most thorough discussions on backgammon strategy for players who want to improve their chouette performance can be found in Kleinmann's "Wonderful World of Backgammon." The doubling cube is discussed at length in this book, along with which strategies teams should use when players are of different skill levels.