In playing backgammon to 128 pts. Is it a written rule that you must double your opponent EVERY roll?

Question

I feel that it is strategic to get to 64 and hold off on cubing if it looks like you have no chance of winning. I have been told by yahoo backgammon players however, that I am cheating..Am I? If the game looks even then I of course always double to 128...thx. for answer

Answer 1

Some player use this rule in online games, doubling until the cube gets to some high level.  They play this rule because it produces much bigger rating swings.   It is a much less interesting game, however, because it takes the cube out of the game - there are no strategic doubles to make or accept.  In other words, it a dumb rule strictly for gamblers, not real players.

Answer 2

there is no rule that you MUST double at any time.