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Author : Paul Lamford
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857442822
An introduction to the game of backgammon, written by a world-champion player.
Author : Chad Bomberger
Publisher : CRB Publishing
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781641869140
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 : Chris Bray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781119996743
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 : Paul Magriel
Publisher : Crown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006463231
Author : Marc Brockmann Olsen,Marc Brockmann Olsen Mbo
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : 1512200441
"Backgammon - From basics to badass" is the cutting edge, modern backgammon book, which teaches you all the basic concepts and principles in the game. It beats the older backgammon theory books by a mile. It starts out softly, but don't let this fool you! The book is full of insights from a true expert. The philosophy is a thorough and well structured learning, which leaves you no gaps in your game comprehension, as well asbringing new theory to the backgammon literature, for instance "the value-equation" and probability tables on jumping primes. It is very easy to read even for beginners. The purpose of the book is to connect the basic theory with the advanced theory. All earlier backgammon books tends to focus on just one of these categories. Since publication in Denmark early 2013, this book is now owned by roughly half of the members of the Danish Backgammon Federation, the worlds largest backgammon federation. When writing this book, Marc was ranked frst in the Danish rating system. In 2014 Marc won his frst "Grand Slam", the prestigious international tournament: Nordic Open in Copenhagen. Reviews: "It's my humble opinion, that this is a must-read for everyone who wants to take his game to another level. The book is highly informative, easy to read and packed with educational positions. I've been privileged to know Marc for many years, and he is currently the best backgammon tutor in the world. Don't waste this formidable chance, buy this book right away!"- Sander Lylloff, the best backgammon player in the world. "Tremendous all-round book which suits backgammon players of all levels. It presents the concepts in a sharp but still educational way. The book has numerous new approaches to the facets of the game, that can be very complex. It appeals to new, as well as more experienced players. I'm positive that everybody can obtain new knowledge and inspiration. Read it!"- Karsten Bredahl, Super Grand Master and double winner of Nordic Open. "Marc has truly succeeded in writing a book, which starts from the bottom and ends on a very high level, without the usual gaps you can encounter. It is a solid book that everybody can beneft from, regardless of experience. The examples and explanations are top notch."- Peter Hallberg, backgammon world champion 2004.
Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781580425650
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Author : Walter Trice
Publisher : Fortuitous Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-01
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : 0943292328
Originally a series of articles that appeared online at GammonVillage.com. Every aspect of the game is covered, from the most fundamental to the most advanced.
Author : Tim Holland
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1974-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0679140387
An elementary guide for the beginner in this board game that combines chance with skill.
Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1580423906
This comprehensive backgammon supercharges intermediate players with powerful concepts used by professional money players and champions! Readers learn everything from the general principles underlying expert play to advanced concepts like back play, holding games and one man back. Advanced strategic chapters cover connectivity, priming games, containment games, breaking anchor, action doubles, late game blitzes, post-blitz turnaround, ace point games, the concepts of profitable doubles and much more in the 31 hard-hitting chapters. With the help of hundreds of game-action diagrams 501 Essential Problems transform readers into thinking, aggressive pro-level players. A must-buy for every serious backgammon player!
Author : Paul Lamford,Simon Gasquoine
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-16
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857443152
The ideal book for those looking to advance from the basics and build a better understanding of the intricacies of backgammon.
Author : Simon Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993405401
Packed with examples, photos and anecdotes, and written by a UK team member, this book combines professional experience with humour to offer the backgammon 'loser' an accessible guide to winning at backgammon. No other game combines luck and skill so deliciously, and by following some simple guidelines and strategies - which are covered in this book - you'll be able to win against most players most of the time. ''The best book on the market for the novice both in terms of its informative content and its style. There has for a long time been a need for a clear book for basic players to understand better how to become consistently good at backgammon. At last, here is a definitive and entertaining guide to playing and winning at backgammon.'' Michael Crane, British Isles Backgammon Association
Author : Bob Larsen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798375587844
Are you a backgammon beginner who is looking for an easy resource to help determine which checkers to move on the very first roll of the match? Let this book be your guide to make the right opening move every time! Backgammon is a beautiful and complex strategy game that requires some mathematical calculations and the ability to recognize certain patterns. The game itself can be very overwhelming for beginners who move their checkers around the board without much thought. The initial key to get on the right path to learning the fundamentals of backgammon is to ensure you know what to do on the very first roll of the dice. Included in this book are the following topics: A brief overview of backgammon An introduction to setting up the board and the board components What is the golden point and why do you want to occupy it early in the game Obvious first roll moves. 3-1 is the best roll and should be played the same way every time it is rolled first. There are others just like it You have options. 4-1 is the worst opening roll and you have some options on how to proceed along with many other opening rolls This book will analyze every possible dice roll to ensure you make the best move at the start of the match. Making sure you open the game with a high value move is critical to enhancing your game and winning more matches. This book will help you master the opening rolls so go ahead and make the purchase, set up the game board and start rolling yourself into a better backgammon player!
Author : Michihito Kageyama,Roland Herrera
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979006407
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 : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-02-15
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 158042077X
Featuring all-important opening strategies and replies; middle, end, and back game techniques; tournament strategies; and advanced doubling cube play, Backgammon for Serious Players is the one book backgammon enthusiasts need to play like a champion.
Author : Marc Olsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709385650
This book will put the chaos of cube action strategy into order. It teaches an intuitive way of mastering the cube. Humans have an exceptional gift of pattern recognition, so we don't always have to rely on math. The book presents 333 reference positions from which we will deduce useful rules. These rules can be applied in any given cube action position you'll face in the future.Highly ranked on the Giants of Backgammon list, grandmaster Marc B. Olsen is one of the most experienced backgammon teachers in the world. Apart from the book you're holding right now, Marc is the author of the previous two bestsellers From Basics to Badass and Backgammon Pure Strategy. On top of that, he is working tirelessly on creating highly educational content for the BackgammonGalaxy.com Youtube channel. Needless to say, you are in good hands.The book consists of 14 chapters:- Early blitz.- Middle game.- Race and bear off.- Holding games.- One man back.- Late game contact.- Post late hit.- 6-prime.- Prime vs. prime.- Prime vs. blitz.- Blitz vs. prime.- Action cubes.- Crunch positions.- Backgames.After reading this book and applying the rules to your cube actions, you'll see an immediate and dramatic increase of your skill level. And not only that, it will also make it easier for you to absorb knowledge in a much more efficient way in the future. What are you waiting for? Let's cube like a boss!
