Main idea
The rule to remember
Advance the rear checkers while preserving a balanced home quarter for efficient bearing off.
At the board
How it works in a game
A higher die can bear off from the furthest occupied point only when no checker remains on a higher point. This is the central decision pattern for “Enter the home quarter”.
Before the move
Quick checklist
- 1Count the remaining pips
- 2Bring rear checkers forward
- 3Keep high home points occupied