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The Backgammon Handbook (Hardcover)

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Key Phrases: Pass Game, Summary of Main Points, World Champion

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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

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Hardcover: 232 pages
Publisher: Crowood Press (June 1, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1852234024
ISBN-13: 978-1852234027
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the advanced player, August 7, 2001

By	David Rogers (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Too wordy, January 11, 2007

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but expensive, April 9, 2008

By	Bernhard Kaiser (Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is really a very useful book for beginners and intermediate players.
The only thing that hurts a bit is the steep price !

Another very good book for starters (but also advanced players) is Paul Lamfords "starting out in backgammon", which is moch cheaper !

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