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Backgammon For Dummies by Chris Bray
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
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:
- The 36 possible outcomes that rolling two dice produces
- Over 50 illustrations of a backgammon board highlighting key tactics and rolls of the dice
- Definitions of backgammon - speak, from anchors and builders to a lover's leap
- Strategies to apply to each type of middle game
- Advice on playing against computers and online opponents
- Useful backgammon resources to help refine your game further
ISBN 978-0-470-77085-6
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