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OverviewThis book contains good tenets of the great game of backgammon. How does a winning backgammon player think as each individual game develops? Opening rolls are described, with strategy lessons in mind. Basics of probability and estimation, as they apply to backgammon, are reviewed. The power of the doubling cube - as a weapon - is discussed. The goal is not to merely list a few backgammon tips, but to teach a way of thinking about the game so that readers develop a sense of vision for how backgammon games evolve. We want you to strive for constant improvement in your game. And we want to maximize your backgammon improvement while minimizing your studying and reading time. This book is designed for the serious beginner to the advanced backgammon player. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carl James (University of Wales Bangor) , Ross WaynePublisher: Bcdadvisors Imprint: Bcdadvisors Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.104kg ISBN: 9781609700300ISBN 10: 1609700309 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 25 July 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCarl James enjoys using math and probability to describe the world around us. In particular, he loves to see what numbers can teach us about games like backgammon, sports - or the financial markets. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |