Author

Marc Brockmann Olsen

Marc B. Olsen is a G2 Backgammon Grandmaster, the creator and CEO of Backgammon Galaxy (a leading platform for players from beginner to Grandmaster), and the author of several influential strategy books such as “From Basics to Badass” and “Pure Strategy”. Marc combines elite-level experience with a passion for teaching, bringing deep insights and innovative concepts—like his “neural net” approach to playing—to every player seeking to improve their game.

Galaxy Rating: 2590

BMAB Title: Grandmaster G2

Notable Wins: Nordic Open

Product Details

Description

Backgammon Strategy meets AI Principles

Unlock the secrets of backgammon strategy with "Backgammon – Pure Strategy" by Marc Olsen. This expert-level ebook delves deep into game theory, using AI algorithms to inspire and inform human players. With 129 quiz positions to reinforce the principles, this book will take your game to the next level.

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Miriam Marling
Excellent for Advanced or Intermediate Players

I am almost finished reading this book. Just going through the cubing quizzes. It starts off a little slow, but the buildup is important because GM Olsen introduces many important concepts, then it gets into the most important concepts of “pure” strategy that I didn’t quite understand before. My rating and error rate has been improving with Olsen’s book starting with How To Cube Like A Boss (I honestly barely knew the first thing about cubing before reading that book), then read his amazing Masterclass co-written with Super GM Mochi (you should absolutely read it if you read nothing else). Pure Strategy is well written (all complaints about editing have been almost 100% resolved in this edition, and it’s a great read for English readers). Highly recommend for all backgammon players aspiring to play better! Thanks GM Olsen for your enlightening contribution!