Beginner
pub. 1992, pages 92.
by Robin Clay.
Export price: $14.40
(price incl. VAT. UK: £10.58, EU: €12.69, Denmark: kr 89.89)
A daily diary of
learning.
About the book:
Backgammon, like chess, has been played for thousands of years, yet its appeal and
fascination, with its combination of skill and luck, still attracts new players all over
the world. So simple to learn that beginners can play a fun game in half an hour, but so
complex that brilliant mathematicians aided by computers cannot resolve the problems of
tactics and positions that arise.
In a step-by-step format, Backgammon in a Week guides the beginner through the basic rules
and principles of the game to a high playing standard. The book explores winning and
defensive strategies, and the traps, ambushes and blockades that make the game so
exciting. It is also one of the few books that covers the modern tactics and position
analysis that have developed over the last fifteen years. Instructions for the Chouette
version of the game, which can be enjoyed by up to six people, are included too.
Robin Clay is an experienced backgammon player. He has played the game for thirty years,
is the author of books and articles on the subject and regularly competes in major
backgammon tournaments all over Europe which keep him up to date with the latest advances
and techniques.
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