Every position in backgammon has a spotlight directed somewhere, a moving location on the board where the current action focusses.

Black opens with 64s, making the big split 24/18 and bringing down the best builder 13/9

White replies with 16s, pointing on the black checker and thus making White’s barpoint.

Every position in backgammon has a spotlight, a mobile location on the board where the action currently focusses. Here, the spotlight must include entering the black dancer. The spotlight shines therefore on White’s home board.

Black rolls 52s from the bar.

Worrying about or goofing around with any checkers on Black’s side of the board misses the spotlight completely, landing the game plan in the shadows. Backgammon demands a concentration of forces.

White has already developed a good chance to attack or blockade. Black should therefore take arms against a sea of troubles and, by opposing, end them — preferably with a forward black anchor.

Play B/20 24/22 with Black’s 52s roll and bask in the spotlight momentarily.