Bill Robertie

Do you have a friend who wants to learn how to play backgammon? Do you want to brush up on some of the basics yourself? Backgammon for Winners is the perfect introduction to this fascinating game. Two-time World Champion Bill Robertie shows you how to set up the board, move the pieces, block your opponent, and finally bear off all your checkers to win. You’ll learn about good and bad opening rolls and how best to play them. The highlight of the book are three sample games that show you how to win using three different game plans: the race, the blitz, and the dreaded back game. Backgammon for Winners is written in an easy, entertaining style and it’s a great starting point for someone who wants to learn backgammon the right way.

Level: Beginner
Info: 192 pages, softbound
Price: $13 + S/H