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Best books to learn Backgammon, in order
Backgammon looks like a race but is really a game of probability and timing, so it's learned rules to strategy to edge. Start with the rules and standard opening plays, then learn the core strategic ideas—priming, blitzing, and holding games—and how to read a position, then master the doubling cube and equity, where most of the game's real skill lives. The dice add luck; the cube is where thinking wins.
Reading paths for backgammon
Backgammon for beginners: essential books on strategy and doubling
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning backgammon?
- Backgammon looks like a race but is really a game of probability and timing, so it's learned rules to strategy to edge. Start with the rules and standard opening plays, then learn the core strategic ideas—priming, blitzing, and holding games—and how to read a position, then master the doubling cube and equity, where most of the game's real skill lives. The dice add luck; the cube is where thinking wins.
- What's a good book to start backgammon with?
- A strong starting point is Backgammon Boot Camp by Walter Trice. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after backgammon?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Contract bridge, Scrabble & word games, Coin collecting.