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Beginner Strategy
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Variations of Backgammon Rules – Part IIAndy James |
Let us take a look at other areas of backgammon rules that we find variations. For a start, let's consider the backgammon rule of doubling cube. more |
Variations of Backgammon Rules – Part IAndy James |
Backgammon has a very unambiguous nature. Most of its rules are well understood and never disputed. The game is one of total information not like poker or bridge. more |
How To Be A Winner in Backgammon – Part twoAndy James |
Continuing from the last article let us look at engagement, deliberateness, decisiveness and inner-directedness as being the qualities of the winners in backgammon. more |
How To Be A Winner in Backgammon – Part OneAndy James |
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a backgammon player with extraordinary success? What are the secrets and strong sides of world class players? Relying on very experienced backgammon players and coaches we can conclude this: more |
Improving Your Backgammon GameAndy James |
The best way to improve your game is to break the game down into single, specific areas of play, discuss them independently, and then practice that specific area until you get it. more |
Principles of the Doubling CubeAndy James |
In one of my previous articles, I expressed my thoughts about the cube as unacceptable in the context of the philosophy of backgammon. more |
How to Start the GameAndy James |
Every starting move has a direct effect on the following moves. A good opening move has a motivating effect encompassing the complete game. Unfortunately, it is impossible to have a good roll each time you start a game. more |
Introduction to Smart BackgammonChris Benham |
With two dice rolled each turn, there are a total of 36 possible rolls, only six of which are doubles. So the chance of rolling 66 is 1/36, but the chance of rolling 62 is 1/18 (because there is 62 and 26). more |
A Beginner's Guide on How to Start Playing BackgammonTom Sanders |
Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years. So if you are new to backgammon you have a lot of catching up to do. more |
