How to Not Suck at Backgammon, by Marc Olsen, Print book, Softcover
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How to Not Suck at Backgammon, by Marc Olsen, Print book, Softcover
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Description
Elevate Your Skills Easily
This backgammon book is tailor-made for beginners and intermediates who want to elevate their skills to an advanced player level.
It contains 20 fundamental rules on how to avoid making blunders – knowledge that all grandmasters possess instinctively but might not be obvious to less advanced players.
With 18 years of experience in competing, studying, writing books, and giving private lessons, Grandmaster Marc Olsen has compiled a book equivalent to how he would teach in private lessons to a new player.
It’s the ultimate guide for beginners and intermediates. Its structure is based on practical examples of ideas and logic, training the reader’s pattern recognition without delving into unnecessary math and game theory.
The book is easy to read for everyone, and the three quiz sections make it a super fun and interactive experience.
Contents
Part I: Rules on How to Avoid Checker Play Blunders
Part II: Quiz for Strategic Understanding
Part III: Train Your Pattern Recognition
Part IV: Checkerplay Quiz
Part V: Rules on How to Avoid Cube Action Blunders
Part VI: Cube Action Quiz
About the Author
Marc Olsen (Grandmaster), famous from YouTube, CEO of Backgammon Galaxy and author of four bestsellers: From Basics to Badass, Pure Strategy, Cube Like a Boss, and Masterclass (co-written with Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki). Marc Olsen is currently ranked no. 13 in the world on the UBC skill-based ranking list.
Shipping & Returns
Board Size Comparison
Travel Size: Adventure
- Casual & travel-friendly play
- Compact & lightweight, with separate checker trays
- Durable MDF & felt
- Standard smooth checkers
Travel Size: Adventure+
- Enhanced travel experience with integrated checker trays
- Slightly larger for improved gameplay
- Upgraded MDF with refined felt surface
- Smooth-glide checkers
Tournament
- Tournament-level gameplay
- Full tournament size board with separate checker trays
- Premium beech wood, felt on silicone
- Large 44.2mm marbled acrylic checkers
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FAQs 🙋🏻
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
What’s the difference between the board types?
We offer a range of boards to match your playstyle and budget.
Adventure is lightweight and perfect for casual or travel play.
Adventure+ adds a touch of refinement.
Luxury (Earth Board) is the real deal—tournament-sized with premium materials and pro-level design.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! We ship worldwide 🌍
No matter where you are, your next backgammon battle is only a few clicks away. Shipping times and rates vary depending on your location and product.
How do I clean my board and checkers?
Our Luxury Earth Board has a removable playing surface (MagFit™) for easy cleaning. Use a soft cloth for surfaces and avoid harsh chemicals. For checkers and dice, a gentle wipe will do the trick.