Anki is a freely available (open source) digital flashcard programme that can be downloaded for various platforms here: https://apps.ankiweb.net/


Your desktop and mobile Anki apps can be synchronised very easily via a free Anki account: https://ankiweb.net/account/register


The XG2Anki method developed by Rainer Birkle allows the fully automated creation of Anki decks from XG match and position files.

Here you can order various theme decks on different topics created from my personal database.

Free Deck
 

Dirk's Bar Split

This is an example of several theme decks that have been created from my personal position database and are available for purchase. It contains 25 checker play problems where one of the options is splitting to opponent's bar point. Each card contains a link to a short video explanation by myself.

Decks and video tutorials for sale
Select the decks / tutorials that you would like to buy. For further information click on the questionmark.

I have created various theme decks from his personal position database. One example is the Bar Split Deck, which you can get and test for free (see above). Each deck contains 25 cards on a specific theme and costs 9 euros. The accompanying video tutorial can be purchased optionally for 20 euros. Take a look at the free Bar Split Deck to see the video links in action.


Important: The tutorial video is explicitly unlocked for your YouTube account. For this, we need your email address with which you are registered at YouTube.


In addition to my theme decks, there is also a deck with 261 Mochy Blunders and a deck with 217 positions from my book "The Theory of Backgammon".

Anki decks / 

9 € each

It frequently happens that you have the choice between different important points. For example, you could either make an advanced anchor or a good inner board point. Once you have mastered the positions from this deck, you should have a good idea which factors to consider.

With this deck you can improve you bear off technique. In some positions it is only about maximum safety while in others you have to decide how much risk you should take in order to win more gammons.

One of the most common decisions in backgammon is whether to hit loose in your homeboard. When the play works, you can often improve your position significantly. However, by hitting loose you expose yourself at least to a direct shot. After a return hit you will lose a lot of ground in the race and your position will deteriorate. The positions of this deck should give you a feel when taking the risk is warranted and when it is not.

Establishing an advanced anchor is among the top priorities in the early game. At some point in the game, however, you will have to break your anchor and try to get your checkers home. This usually involves considerable risks, and thus makes it difficult to find the right time for abandoning the anchor. The positions in this deck illustrate the factors that influence the decision.

The decision whether to leave your anchor or not comes up very often, and there are many factors to consider. This is why I made a second deck on the topic.

Getting your lone back checker to safe territory is usually your top priority, especially when you are leading in the race. Stepping up in your opponent’s home board gets the checker closer to home but comes with the risk of it being attacked. Whether you should expose yourself to the attack or whether you should stay back is the topic of this deck.

The fastest way of extending your prime is to slot the point that you want to make and cover the blot after it gets missed. By studying the positions in this deck you can get a feel for when the risk is worth the reward.

It frequently happens that you have the choice between different important points. For example, you could either make an advanced anchor or a good inner board point. Once you have mastered the positions from this deck, you should have a good idea which factors to consider.

Anki decks /
15 € each


  On the website of my friend Rainer Birkle you have access to many individual and personalised decks. https://xg2anki.de

Video tutorials / 

20 € each

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