How a point is closed

Learn how a point is closed, recognise the relevant board cues and apply the idea in a real game.

6 minutesTheory + knowledge check

Main idea

The rule to remember

Connected points control space, but a six-point block must not illegally trap every opposing checker behind it.

At the board

How it works in a game

Build forward with several working stacks instead of placing too many checkers on one point and losing future numbers. This is the central decision pattern for “How a point is closed”.

Before the move

Quick checklist

1Connect neighbouring points
2Avoid heavy stacks
3Check the six-point rule

Knowledge check

Which approach best matches “How a point is closed”?

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