Backgammon is one of the most enduring of all board games. This comprehensive manual covers every aspect and will be suitable for all ages and levels of ability. The rules are fully explained, game strategies are examined, and a selection of actual match situations are included to instruct and challenge. Clear board diagrams give easy-to-follow guidance on all the major points and allow for practical experience without the aid of a board.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Original Language: German
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the advanced player,
By David Rogers (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Backgammon Handbook (Hardcover)
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, slotting.This book helps me win more games!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too wordy,
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I was expecting a little more than I got. The book is not reader friendly. A little more wordy than I thought.
7 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
if you play online buy this book,
This review is from: The Backgammon Handbook (Hardcover)
If you play online as I do you should read this book.I've been playing online at http://www.play65.com/index.html?did=13610 and increased my ratings from 1400 to 1700. the section about the doubling theory was the most importan one for me.
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Pass Game, Summary of Main Points, World Champion New!
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