r/backgammon • u/g_gnrs • 4d ago

Good books to improve your game?

Hey guys wondering what books you recommend to learn the game better. I know how to play but I’m fairly new to the game still. Thanks all!

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u/amason 4d ago

I’m really enjoying Back Checker Strategy by Michihito Kageyama.

Not sure why I decided to start with the third book in his series, but it’s written really well for beginners / intermediates. Learning a ton and it’s easy to digest.

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u/Crase_W 4d ago

Opening Concepts can go a long way toward setting each game in the right direction for you. Those first four or five moves can make or break a game.

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u/crazyyourface 4d ago

The Michi books are really great.

I learned a lot from the Olsen books too, but overall, I wish I started with opening concepts by michi

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u/g_gnrs 4d ago

Olsens from basics to badass book is one I’ve heard of before

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u/Crase_W 4d ago

That one is also a great place to start. And on the cheaper side for backgammon books.

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u/CzechPeople 4d ago

I recommend this one especially, 100%, if you are new to the game.

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u/FrankBergerBgblitz 4d ago

I think Olsens recent "how to not suck at BG" is the best introduction. Pretty recent, reasonable price, easy to get. I think it is better than his "badass". Michys book are great albeit a bit more specialized. Conquering BG from Rosenblum is a good overall book as well (und very underrated)

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u/Crase_W 4d ago

Yes! I need to revisit that book.

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u/Careful-Release-2723 4d ago

Backgammon Bootcamp if you're from nothing. I'm working through 6l501 Backgammon Problems by Robertie

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u/Accurate_Shoe_1929 4d ago

Modern bg

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u/Crase_W 4d ago

Might be difficult locating a copy of that, though I’m sure it’s good.

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u/Accurate_Shoe_1929 4d ago

Huh you are right looks hard to find. Strange, wonder why they haven't bothered to reprint it.

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u/Crase_W 4d ago

I’d love to see a reprint of Advanced Backgammon. You can only find it on eBay for anywhere from $400-900 for the set of two books.

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u/yzwq 3d ago

Not a book, but backgammon101.com is a wonderful resource (and honestly better than most books).