Starting Out in Backgammon
Starting Out in Backgammon

Author: Paul Lamford

Publisher: Everyman Chess

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781857442823

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An introduction to the game of backgammon, written by a world-champion player.

Backgammon For Dummies
Backgammon For Dummies

Author: Chris Bray

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1119996740

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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 Boot Camp
Backgammon Boot Camp

Author: Walter Trice

Publisher: Fortuitous Press

Published: 2004-05-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 9780943292328

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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 for Blood
Backgammon for Blood

Author: Chris Bray

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781616081263

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Backgammon is the ultimate head-to-head board game—an action-packed race to the finish with an addictive mix of luck and skill. It's easy to pick up the basics, but this is a game that continually surprises—there's always something new to learn, and the Internet has opened up a whole other world of gaming opportunities. In Backgammon for Blood, Chris Bray, top-ranked backgammon player, reveals the tips and tricks needed to help you play the game like a pro, whether you want to make serious money in online tournaments or just play for fun at a board with friends. While backgammon can be lost or won on the throw of the dice, tactical moves and game plans can help you adapt your play to deal with whatever comes your way. With chapters on opening rolls, mid-game strategies, and races and endings, his step-by-step suggestions, sample game illustrations, and easy-to-follow text have everything you need to come to grips with the game. The different ways to play backgammon—from tournaments and chouettes to computer and online play—are all covered, as are the secrets of making the doubling cube work in your favor. Insightful and informative, Backgammon for Blood: A Guide for Those Who Like to Play but Love to Win is the ideal introduction to this dynamic and challenging game.

Complete Backgammon
Complete Backgammon

Author: Walter L. Richard

Publisher:

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781616461348

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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.