Improve Your Backgammon (Mindsports) (Paperback)

~ Paul Lamford (Author)
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Product Description

Improve Your Backgammon is the ideal book for those looking to advance from the basics and build a better understanding of the intricacies of backgammon. In this book, ex-British champion Paul Lamford follows on from his earlier book, Starting Out in Backgammon, to develop further the strategies needed to master this fascinating game.
* Revolutionary layout allows readers to absorb the key ideas
* Numerous test positions help players gauge their progress
* Explains how strong backgammon players deal with typical problems

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Improve Your Backgammon is the ideal book for those looking to advance from the basics and build a better understanding of the intricacies of backgammon.
In this book, ex-British champion Paul Lamford follows on from his earlier book, Starting Out in Backgammon, to develop further the strategies needed to master this fascinating game.
A revolutionary layout allows readers to absorb the key ideas; numerous test positions are covered to help you gauge your progress; Paul explains how strong backgammon players deal with typical problems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Chess; 1st edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857443152
• ISBN-13: 978-1857443158
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #808,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars dynamite comes in small packages, January 12, 2007

By	Karl E. Duzell "a player" (Seattle Wa. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though its` title says "improve", the book is in part meant for budding experts. Most of the book is geared towards intermediate level players. There is a wealth of information on the doubling cube in match play(very interesting). Money games are not forgotten and Mr. Lamford explains the use of modern computers for both gaming and match play. He also uses exercises to gauge your understanding. Even with parts aimed at experts, it will still teach what needs to be learned to go from mid level to an advanced one, both easily and naturally. The amount of knowledge in this "little" book is unexcelled and NEEDS to be in every players library. the value of this book cannot be understated and is worth far and away more than the few pennies the book costs. May you get the same pleasure I`ve received (or more).
Karl Duzell (real name)

4.0 out of 5 stars For better player's., November 17, 2008

By	Joseph B. Gormly "alabama reader" (Lincoln ,Al USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for the price. I'm not of the caliber player to benefit from the knowledge in the book yet. I hope to be one day and I'll have this book to help me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Karl is right :), April 9, 2008

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

Karl, the reviewer before me, found exactly the right words to praise this book. I am a profesional player and can only agree. The only difference: I give it 5 stars :-)