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Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580425666
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Backgammon For Serious Players written by Bill Robertie and published by Cardoza Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza
ISBN 13 : 9781580420778
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Backgammon for Serious Players written by Bill Robertie and published by Cardoza. This book was released on 2003-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Bill Robertie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Backgammon for Serious Players written by Bill Robertie and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580425658
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Backgammon For Winners written by Bill Robertie and published by Cardoza Publishing. This book was released on with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: table { }.font5 { color: black; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; }.font6 { color: black; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; }td { padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: bottom; border: medium none; white-space: nowrap; }.xl66 { font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }.xl67 { font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; vertical-align: middle; } The world's best backgammon player (and two-time champion) provides easy-to-understand advice on the basics of playing and winning at backgammon. Ten fast-reading chapters show the basics of setting up a board, how to move, the opening strategies and replies, middle and end game tactics, basic probabilities, plus back game and doubling strategy. Two sample games are included with move-by-move insights so players learn the winning concepts of play at all stages of the game. A great first book for beginning and somewhat experienced players.
Author : Nicolaos S. Tzannes
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1469771489
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (697 download)
Download or read book How Good Are You at Backgammon? written by Nicolaos S. Tzannes and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-04-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Bill Robertie
Publisher : Cardoza
ISBN 13 : 9781580423908
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (239 download)
Download or read book 501 Essential Backgammon Problems written by Bill Robertie and published by Cardoza. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Chris Bray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119996740
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Backgammon For Dummies written by Chris Bray and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Backgammon written by Paul Magriel and published by Crown. This book was released on 1978 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Walter Trice
Publisher : Fortuitous Press
ISBN 13 : 9780943292328
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (923 download)
Download or read book Backgammon Boot Camp written by Walter Trice and published by Fortuitous Press. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Simon Hill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780993405402
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Backgammon for Losers written by Simon Hill and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Oliver Roeder
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 1324003782
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (24 download)
Download or read book Seven Games: A Human History written by Oliver Roeder and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them. Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Author : Kit Woolsey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880604212
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Understanding Backgammon written by Kit Woolsey and published by . This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backgammon problems.
Author : Bill Robertie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880604243
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)
Download or read book How to Play the Opening in Backgammon written by Bill Robertie and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nicolaos S. Tzannes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780595005376
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Backgammon Games and Strategies written by Nicolaos S. Tzannes and published by . This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backgammon is experiencing a revival, rapidly becoming one of the most popular table games in the world桰nternet included. But it's not just a game; it is an obsession. In some countries of southern Europe and the Middle East, it is a way of life. A typical game of backgammon lasts 6-8 minutes if it is 揌it?or Gioul, and double that if it is Plakoto or Moultezim. These are the fastest, most absorbing minutes in a player抯 lifetime. The game moves in lightning speed and requires total concentration. The mixture of chance and skill are perfectly balanced in 揌it敆the other games leaning heavier on skill. There is hardly a moment of boredom when you play Backgammon. Even when the game seems hopelessly lost, there is still a finite probability of a turnaround. The suspense is always there, the tension is never ending. What more would you want for an evening of卹elaxation? This book is written to fill a void梩he almost total absence of information on backgammon games, other than basic 揌it敆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梕very dice throw 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. This book, illustrated with more than 300 diagrams, illustrations and exercises, aims to change all that, and turn all casual players into full-fledged backgammon experts. Dr. N. S. Tzannes, a Professor of Electrical Engineering, has authored several books and many scientific papers in his field of Communications. Dr. B. Tzannes, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Patras, Greece, has authored many scientific papers in his field of Topology. The two brothers, well-known Backgammon theoreticians, are also the co-authors of the book How Good Are you at Backgammon? (Simon and Schuster, 1974).
Author : Marc Brockmann Olsen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781512200447
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Backgammon written by Marc Brockmann Olsen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 : Kit Woolsey
Publisher : Anova Books
ISBN 13 : 9780713490640
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (96 download)
Download or read book 52 Great Backgammon Tips written by Kit Woolsey and published by Anova Books. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another in the bestselling '52 Great...Tips' series, this time on the perennially popular backgammon, which is having a resurgence with players online, in clubs up and down the country and at home. Two of the world's leading backgammon players provide not only the basic rules of the game but their tips on how to play to win. From various set positions on the board, the authors give their insight into what to do next. These accessible tips will sharpen up your play in no time.
Author : Robert H Wachtel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989549639
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (496 download)
Download or read book The Backgammon Chronicles written by Robert H Wachtel and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Backgammon Chronicles: A Pro's Adventures on Tour is a lush, two-volume, full-color cornucopia of gambling stories, character sketches, historical essays and tournament drama that takes the reader on an insider's odyssey through backgammon's last whirlwind decade--with its author, one of the game's elite competitors, as guide. Introducing you to the game's stars even as he narrates his clashes with them in a score of exotic venues, Robert Wachtel frames the action against an overview of the events and crises that have defined contemporary backgammon: the advent of the artificial-intelligence programs and their virtual extinction of the game's traditional role as a gambling recreation; the ecstatic birth and untimely death of online play; the burst of investment and enthusiasm brought to the game by the poker boom; and current trends: the outreach of Western backgammon culture back towards the game's birthplace, the Middle East; and the efforts of the federations of the major nations to establish a viable global community. Volume 1 begins in 2008, when the formulas that had fueled a worldwide poker boom were being tested in Europe and the Middle East on the internationally more popular and beloved game of backgammon. The scene was intoxicating: games for every stake, from pennies to thousands of dollars, were available 24/7 online, with live tournaments held year-round in lavish resorts, their prize pools fortified by great dollops of money added by casinos, hotels, and assorted gambling platforms. Entrepreneurs--their eyes starry with visions of the sort of high-stakes tours, galas, books, films and TV series that had reaped easy profits for media and gaming concerns in promoting poker--were taking meetings and arranging financing. The author is both a peer and a friend of backgammon's best and brightest. The reader will meet those brilliant, quirky characters up close in these pages as Robert faces off against them in tournament play and engages them in a special entertainment of his own device, dubbed by ex-world #1 Mike Natanzon (trade name: Falafel) "The Chronicles." Chronicles are histories; and so these volumes are aptly named, for they are indeed episodes of the author's backgammon adventures. But the title has a double meaning: the books are chronicles in Falafel's sense as well, for the special entertainment mentioned above figures prominently in many of their tales. At a major tournament the author would gather together as many top players as possible and ask them to solve backgammon dilemmas he'd encountered over the board--and often gotten wrong. The format always aroused the experts' competitive instincts, provoking them to argue, bluster, and challenge one another as they backed their opinions with hefty side bets. A lover of the game could hardly hope for a more exciting experience than watching these sparks fly. This volume is a travelog as well, for the tournament trail the players followed was well worth photographing: Stockholm; Prague; Copenhagen; Paris; Velden (Austria); Montreux (Switzerland); Oulu (Finland); Oslo; Majorca; North Cyprus; and finally as the volume ends, to a freezing outdoor tournament at an altitude of almost 3000 meters in the French Alps amidst the peaks overlooking the ski village of Meribel
