A comprehensive & fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world the origins of which date back some 5000 years & it's still going strong It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s & 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 & 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 & end-game tactics & tips on when to make key moves You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities the doubling cube & the 25 rule & 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 & experienced player looking for more tips & techniques Backgammon For Dummies
Includes:: coverage on Starting & Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author