Backgammon, by G.I.A. Titley

Backgammon Books

Backgammon
Know the Game

AUTHOR: G.I.A. Titley

YEAR: 2002

PUBLISHER: A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd

CITY: London

ISBN: 0-7136-6010-4

BINDING: Softcover

PAGES: 48

SIZE: 13 cm high, 20 cm wide

CONTENTS:

Introduction
The equipment
The objective
Blots
The arithmetic of backgammon
The pip count
Doubling
Strategy
The running game
The blocking game
The back game
The opening roll
Responding to the opening throw
Bearing off
Pip count and the doubling cube
Leaving a blot whilst bearing off
Settlement
Chouette
Computers and the Internet
Glossary of terms
Index

COVER: Everything you need to know about the game of Backgammon whether you are a beginner or simply need a refresher. This accessible and comprhensive guide includes details on:

equipment
the arithmetic of the game
strategy
terms used in the game
Designed to help you get more from your game.