How to Tell if you're Playing a Backgammon Cheat

A backgammon cheat is a player that goes about the game in a dishonest manner. This usually takes place in traditional backgammon by means of dice loading, etc. However, more and more often, we are hearing about cheating at online backgammon. How do we recognize a backgammon cheat?

A method used by a backgammon cheat involves using backgammon software such as 'Snowie' or 'Jellyfish' to determine his moves when playing against you. If you analyze the match yourself, you will be able to detect this problem. Another 'popular' method consists of achieving fictional rating points from dubious sources.

A backgammon cheat may also go so as low as dropping games that he is sure will win and not completing those where he suspects he will lose. Not only is this bad etiquette in online backgammon, but it is also poor sportsmanship and constitutes cheating. Try to avoid players who cheat and report any of this type of behavior to the backgammon site's customer service department.