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Backgammon for Winners
by Bill Robertie
Bill Robertie did not become two-time backgammon world champion and one of the greatest players of all time by pursuing a conservative game. He calls his style "dynamic backgammon" and he teaches it in this book, aiming his lessons at the raw beginner as well as experienced players. He starts at the very beginning--setting up the board--and takes the reader through his approach to every element of play. It's an approach that pays off, as his championship record shows. The book is rich with clear diagrams and explanations, with three sample games that illustrate his points well.
501 Essential Backgammon Problems
by Bill Robertie
"While studying this book I noticed that my game improved dramatically. I gained a much better understanding of duplicating, slotting, and use of the cube. I am no expert but I am now challenging the best players in our club!" -Reader
Backgammon
by Paul Magriel
"The definitive backgammon book. Can turn a beginner to an expert. Well written, logically organized, with several examples and clear explanations. It is very complete, covering all aspects of the game. I particularly liked that it recommends to the beginner openings that generally lead to uncomplicated games and later (once the reader has become more experienced) switches to openings that lead to more involved game play. I have read several backgammon books, and this is by far the best. Definitely worth its price." -Reader
"This textbook revolutionalized backgammon by introducing a set of guidelines for when to play safely and when to play boldly. These rules are the foundation of expert play. This book is essential for all aspiring experts." -Reader
Winning Backgammon
by John Leet
Readers can learn the secrets of winning backgammon in this illustrated manual that explains the rules and mechanics of the game, including the often ignored use of the doubling cube, plus instruction in various strategies.
Backgammon Games and Strategies
by Nicolaos S. Tzannes and Basil Tzannes
Backgammon is experiencing a revival, rapidly becoming one of the most popular table games in the world, the Internet included. A typical game of backgammon lasts 6-8 minutes if it is Hit or Gioul, and double that if it is Plakoto or Moultezim. The game moves in lightening speed and requires total concentration. The mixture of chance and skill are perfectly balanced in Hit, while the other games lean heavier on skill. Even when the game seems hopelessly lost, there is still a finite probability of a turnaround. What more would you want for an evening of...relaxation?
Backgammon Games and Strategies is written to fill a void: the almost total absence of information on backgammon games, other than basic Hit, usually called backgammon in the West. The authors find it incredible that Gioul, Plakoto and Moultezim still remain a well-kept secret among backgammon connoisseurs. Gioul is the most fun-filled game played on the board because every dice throw is a surprise. Plakoto is without doubt the king of backgammon games. Moultezim is a serious game for the purist, the consummate space strategist. Players who are unaware of these games are not really fulfilled.
Backgammon Games and Strategies, illustrated with more than 300 diagrams, illustrations and exercises, aims to change all that, and turn all casual players into full-fledged backgammon experts.
100 Backgammon Puzzles: A Champion's Guide to Testing Your Skills and Improving Your Game
by Paul Lamford
100 Backgammon Puzzles contains fascinating and challenging backgammon puzzles that can be enjoyed without ever setting up a board. The first half of the book presents decisions on checker plays, while the second half deals with decisions on whether to double and whether to accept an offered cube.
The book begins with a brief, yet thorough, introduction to the basic strategy of the game, and below each illustrated puzzle are some valuable hints and tips to help guide both the experienced and casual player. Also included is a handy glossary of backgammon terms and a chart for converting score to international rating.
Backgammon for Serious Players
by Bill Robertie
"I didn't know anything about backgammon: notation, strategy, etc. I read this book and found it was easy to follow the games and his annotations. Then I started beating people who previously would easily beat me. 'Nuff said." -Reader
Starting Out in Backgammon
by Paul Lamford
Backgammon is the ultimate race game and has been enjoyed around the world for over five thousand years. Although the play is highly skilful, the fact that the moves rely on the fall of the dice introduces a large element of luck. In the long run the better player will always win, but the beauty of the game is that even a novice can win the odd game against a world champion.
In this user-friendly introduction to the game, ex-British champion Paul Lamford provides newcomers to the game with a thorough grounding in the essentials of play.
"This is a must for beginners at backgammon. Paul's writing style is clear and easy to read, making the most complicated concepts manageable. Each chapter is peppered with warnings and tips, highlighting the most important points. The exercises at the end of each section ensure that you have understood and remembered what you have learnt. My copy is well worn, but my game has changed beyond recognition and I keep going back to it." -Reader
How Good Are You at Backgammon?: 50 Challenging Situations for You to Rate Your Ability With the Experts
by Nicolaos S. Tzannes and Basil Tzannes
Fifty challenging situations for you to rate your ability with the experts. Suggestions and rules of thumb for improving your strategies during the various stages of the game.
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 five 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 experts--you 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 your neighborhood. 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!
Improve Your Backgammon
by Paul Lamford
This is the ideal book for those looking to advance from the basics and build a better understanding of the intricacies of backgammon. In this book, ex-British champion Paul Lamford follows on from his earlier book, Starting Out in Backgammon, to develop further the strategies needed to master this fascinating game. Includes numerous test positions to help players gauge their progress and explains how strong backgammon players deal with typical problems. A revolutionary layout allows readers to easily absorb the key ideas.
Win at Backgammon
by Millard Fillmore Hopper
This book is very good for beginning players, giving the basic rules and strategy in an easy to read format.
The Backgammon Handbook
by Enno Heyken and Martin B. Fischer
"This book really helped me improve my skills. There are two really good sections on Doubling. A nice chapter on the back game. Other topics are duplication, flexibility, priming, and slotting. This book helps me win more games!" -Reader
Amazing Book of Backgammon
by John Treamaine
Backgammon is the perhaps the most exciting of all board games, combining skill, speed, and the irresistible element of chance. With diagrams and full color photographs, this book reveals the strategies for success.
Beginning Backgammon: Strategy and Tactics for Winning Play
by J. Du C. Vere Molyneux
A good book that indroduces the fundamentals of higher level play.
Backgammon: The Way to Play and Win
by Walter Gibson
Includes discussions on blocking and re-entering, bearing off, chances of "hits", doubling and redoubling, automatic and voluntary doubling, looking ahead, analysis of opening plays, types of games, and more!
Discovering Backgammon
by R. C. Bell
"This amazing book is divided into many sections, and there is nice summary and later a detailed system that seem to work. It worked for me, and I learned a lot. You can jump from informative pages to fun pages; a practical book." -Reader