Author: Paul Magriel
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
An Introduction to Backgammon
Author: Paul Magriel
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Backgammon For Dummies
Author: Chris Bray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119996740
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
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
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119996740
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
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
Backgammon; the Action Game
Author: Prince Alexis Obolensky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Backgammon Boot Camp
Author: Walter Trice
Publisher: Fortuitous Press
ISBN: 9780943292328
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Fortuitous Press
ISBN: 9780943292328
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
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.
Backgammon
Author: Marc Brockmann Olsen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781512200447
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781512200447
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"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.
Backgammon For Serious Players
Author: Bill Robertie
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425666
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425666
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Backgammon
Author: Paul Magriel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593860271
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593860271
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
The Amazing Book of Backgammon
Author: Jon Tremaine
Publisher: Tiger Books
ISBN: 9781855017689
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Explains how to master the skills of this classic board game
Publisher: Tiger Books
ISBN: 9781855017689
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Explains how to master the skills of this classic board game
Complete Backgammon
Author: Walter L. Richard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616461348
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Includes the new laws of backgammon adopted in 1931 by twenty-five leading clubs, descriptions of the game, definitions of terms, laws for chouette and suggestions for the conduct of tournaments.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616461348
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Includes the new laws of backgammon adopted in 1931 by twenty-five leading clubs, descriptions of the game, definitions of terms, laws for chouette and suggestions for the conduct of tournaments.
Backgammon for Profit
Author: Joe Dwek
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780297769873
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780297769873
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description