Backgammon

Author : Chris Bray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781119996743

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Backgammon For Dummies by Chris Bray Pdf

A comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day. Today, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year. In this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online. Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on: Starting and Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author

Author : Michihito Kageyama,Roland Herrera
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979006407

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Opening Concepts by Michihito Kageyama,Roland Herrera Pdf

This book is designed to improve your Backgammon skills by using proverbs made up by myself. They represent the basic concepts in backgammon and play a major role in the book. You solve problems by applying suitable proverbs, then you will find the essence of the positions.In chapter 1 & 2, Beginner level, announcing 12 basic proverbs, which I really hope you will memorize.In chapter 3 & 4, Intermediate level, introducing you to 6 advanced proverbs. Together, these 18 proverbs cover most of the opening phase.In chapter 5, 6 and 7, Advanced level, I confront another 3 important concepts, tough even for advanced players.Appendix, Basics: If you are a new comer, you really should start from this chapter. I explain the basic and important three actions in backgammon. In my opinion, the more you understand Backgammon, the more you will enjoy it. I really hope this book helps you feel better while playing Backgammon, an unbelievably well-crafted game.

Author : Chris Bray
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244186463

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Backgammon - The Final Wind by Chris Bray Pdf

The material in this book covers not only the development of backgammon theory but also looks at the history of the game including some of its more famous and colourful players. Backgammon has never been short of interesting and colourful characters ranging from Emperor Nero to Lord Lucan. The timeless characters such as the Dowager Duchess, Quentin Quickcube, Barry Bigplay and the Enigmatic Englishman that make up Chris's menagerie continue to paint a vibrant picture of life in the high stakes chouette. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are on hand to lend instruction and Jeeves and Wooster provide some light-hearted moments. Chris's articles are targeted at a broad range of players and everyone from the casual player to the expert will improve their game by studying the diverse positions in this book.

Author : Chris Bray
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781326675646

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Backgammon in the Wind by Chris Bray Pdf

This is the final (at least for now!) book in the Wind series of backgammon books. The book is an anthology of the final three years of Chris's columns from The Independent newspaper in the United Kingdom plus some other material produced for the United Kingdom Backgammon Federation.

Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781580425650

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Backgammon For Winners by Bill Robertie Pdf

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Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : 9781580425667

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Backgammon For Serious Players by Bill Robertie Pdf

Author : Chad Bomberger
Publisher : CRB Publishing
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781641869140

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How to Play Backgammon by Chad Bomberger Pdf

Learn How to Play Backgammon! Did you know backgammon is one of the oldest games ever invented – and it’s even older than chess? In this fascinating guide, you’ll discover the 5,000-year history of backgammon – and how you can enjoy this popular and compelling game. You’ll discover the uniquely geometric backgammon board, how to set up the pieces, and how to make your first moves. As you increase your mastery of this ancient game, you’ll learn a vast array of game concepts and winning tactics. You’ll discover how to “hit” your opponents’ pieces and remove them from the board – forcing your opponent to start these pieces over from the beginning. You’ll learn how to “bear-off” your own pieces from the board and prepare for a victory. This book even explains how gamblers use a doubling cube (a new twist U.S. players added to the game in the 1920s) to raise the stakes! Learn the 5 Basic Backgammon Strategies Every Player Should Know: The Running Game The Holding Game The Priming Game The Backgammon Blitz The Back Game You’ll even learn additional rules for backgammon variants – and the pro tips you need to take your game to the next level!

Author : Robert Hopkins
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9783743872486

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Backgammon for Tigers by Robert Hopkins Pdf

Backgammon for Tigers offers solid practical advice and demonstrates techniques that will develop an early awareness of the tactics and strategies used by strong players. The book covers all aspects of a solid game throughout the beginning, middle and end phases. There are over 50 game positions provided, accompanied by key tables with analyses, and explanations given of just what was going on in the minds of the players. The reader will end up with a set of straightforward tools and ideas to carry into every game with a growing sense of knowing what they were doing - more or less, or at least sometimes, perhaps... This book will be a valuable aid to any beginner wishing to explore online backgammon. You will play better backgammon after reading this book

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004460621

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On the Explanation of Chess and Backgammon by Anonim Pdf

The Book is full text on the rules and views of the games of chess and backgammon comes from a Pahlavi text, reported to be from the time of Khusro Anushirvan in the 6th CE.

Author : George Frederick Pardon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000023042

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A Handbook of Draughts, with a Chapter on Backgammon by George Frederick Pardon Pdf

Author : George Frederick Pardon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024957419

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A Handbook of Draughts, with a Chapter on Backgammon. New Ed., with Illustrative Diagrams by George Frederick Pardon Pdf

Author : Frederic Hardy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000042800

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Handbook of Draughts and Backgammon by Frederic Hardy Pdf

Author : Nicolaos S. Tzannes,Basil Tzannes
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781469771489

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How Good Are You at Backgammon? by Nicolaos S. Tzannes,Basil Tzannes Pdf

If you already play backgammon, don't you sometimes wonder how good you really are? Well, this book is your chance to really find out. The 50 situations presented here, cover most of the aspects of the game, from initial moves to bearing off strategies. Each problem is graded on the basis of 5 points for the optimum play and some partial credit for sub-optimum but adequate ones, if such exist. If you rack up a score of 225-250, you rank right up there with the expertsyou should think seriously of competing in Backgammon Tournaments. If you score 200-224, you are not an expert yet, but you are rapidly approaching this point. A score of 135-199 indicates that you are a good, sound player, probably the best in yourneighborhood. If you score less than 135 points, there is no need for despair. Study this book carefully. It can serve as a case studies tool for improving your game. Besides, the problems presented are not only mind-taxing, they are also entertaining. And the justifications for the optimum play are clearly explained, often culminating in various useful rules of thumb (the closer-closest rule, the rule of even, etc.) for difficult, but commonly occurring situations. Good luck!

Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781473380158

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Chess, Checkers, Dominoes and Backgammon by Anon Pdf

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Board games
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000043556

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How to Play Chess, Billiards, Bagatelle, Whist, Loo, Cribbage, Draughts, Backgammon, Dominoes and Minor Games at Cards by Anonim Pdf