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Backgammon for Serious Players
Two-time world champion Bill Robertie reveals move-by-move insights and powerful concepts used by the world's best players!
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250 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1997
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November 5, 2025
My partner and I were getting tired of same old, same old in our backgammon play. I’m so glad we got this book! Robertie has opened our eyes to a whole new way of thinking about and playing backgammon. He has a great, straightforward way of explaining his approach, and it is both fun and educational to follow through the real tournament games he leads us through.
July 1, 2013
This book presents 5 or so top level backgammon games, annotated by Bill Robertie, one of the game's top players. Each game focuses on some strategic consideration, such as when to take a double, how to play in the opening, how to time your back game and so on.
I would definitely recommend it, but it does lack structure a bit. It almost seems as if the five games were selected at random, then strategy behind the moves and the turning of the cube were explained as necessary, rather than that these games were picked because they highlight some important strategical concepts of modern backgammon. One can still learn a lot, though.
I would definitely recommend it, but it does lack structure a bit. It almost seems as if the five games were selected at random, then strategy behind the moves and the turning of the cube were explained as necessary, rather than that these games were picked because they highlight some important strategical concepts of modern backgammon. One can still learn a lot, though.
March 25, 2012
The author studies known backgammon finals. I recommend you this book only if you read before a book with backgammon lessons and you want an advanced level. My play really changed after reading this book, I'm a better player now.
September 11, 2012
An excellent book for the intermediate to advanced Backgammon player. Covers all the essential skill necessary to compete at a higher level. You will definitely improve your game after reading this book!
February 8, 2008
what can you really say about a book like this?
July 13, 2009
If you reall want to be good, read this books three times. Good stategies and winning secrets.
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