Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster – Marc B. Olsen Strategy Map
Description
The Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster turns the core framework of Marc B. Olsen's book Pure Strategy into a single, beautifully designed strategy map. Hang it next to your board and see, at a glance, how strong players evaluate any backgammon position.
What's on the poster
- Total Value (V) of a position, broken down into four game plans: Prime, Blitz, Race and Contact.
- 18 strategic factors – including timing, structure, flexibility, connectivity, ammunition, initiative, blot-count, inner board strength, safety and robustness – each linked to the game plans it drives.
- Factors graded as fundamental, complex or hyper-complex, so you know which concepts to master first.
- “No Universal Rules”: eight classic position types with diagrams and the factors that matter most in each – prime vs. prime, the 6-prime, containment game, early blitz, holding game, late backgammon, one man back and the race.
The positions and factor weightings come directly from chapter 3 of Pure Strategy. Want the full explanation? Pair the poster with the Pure Strategy ebook.
Who it's for
Club and tournament players who want a visual study aid, beginners learning which plan to choose, and anyone looking for a meaningful gift for a backgammon lover. The deep navy design also works as stylish wall art for a game room, office or study.
Print quality & sizes
- Museum-quality, enhanced matte paper – 10.3 mil thick, 189 g/m²
- 94% opacity and 104% ISO brightness for crisp text and diagrams
- Paper sourced from Japan
- Available in 20″×28″ (approx. 50×70 cm) and 28″×40″ (approx. 70×100 cm)
- Frame not included
Each poster is printed on demand as soon as you order, which takes a little longer but helps reduce overproduction.
FAQ
Who designed the Pure Strategy poster?
It is based on Pure Strategy by backgammon author Marc B. Olsen and published by Backgammon Galaxy.
Do I need to own the book to use it?
No. The poster stands on its own as a reference for the main backgammon game plans and the factors behind them, though the book explains each concept in depth.
Is it a good gift for a backgammon player?
Yes – it's both a practical study tool and decorative wall art for any backgammon enthusiast, from beginner to expert.
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Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster – Marc B. Olsen Strategy Map
Product Details
Description
The Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster turns the core framework of Marc B. Olsen's book Pure Strategy into a single, beautifully designed strategy map. Hang it next to your board and see, at a glance, how strong players evaluate any backgammon position.
What's on the poster
- Total Value (V) of a position, broken down into four game plans: Prime, Blitz, Race and Contact.
- 18 strategic factors – including timing, structure, flexibility, connectivity, ammunition, initiative, blot-count, inner board strength, safety and robustness – each linked to the game plans it drives.
- Factors graded as fundamental, complex or hyper-complex, so you know which concepts to master first.
- “No Universal Rules”: eight classic position types with diagrams and the factors that matter most in each – prime vs. prime, the 6-prime, containment game, early blitz, holding game, late backgammon, one man back and the race.
The positions and factor weightings come directly from chapter 3 of Pure Strategy. Want the full explanation? Pair the poster with the Pure Strategy ebook.
Who it's for
Club and tournament players who want a visual study aid, beginners learning which plan to choose, and anyone looking for a meaningful gift for a backgammon lover. The deep navy design also works as stylish wall art for a game room, office or study.
Print quality & sizes
- Museum-quality, enhanced matte paper – 10.3 mil thick, 189 g/m²
- 94% opacity and 104% ISO brightness for crisp text and diagrams
- Paper sourced from Japan
- Available in 20″×28″ (approx. 50×70 cm) and 28″×40″ (approx. 70×100 cm)
- Frame not included
Each poster is printed on demand as soon as you order, which takes a little longer but helps reduce overproduction.
FAQ
Who designed the Pure Strategy poster?
It is based on Pure Strategy by backgammon author Marc B. Olsen and published by Backgammon Galaxy.
Do I need to own the book to use it?
No. The poster stands on its own as a reference for the main backgammon game plans and the factors behind them, though the book explains each concept in depth.
Is it a good gift for a backgammon player?
Yes – it's both a practical study tool and decorative wall art for any backgammon enthusiast, from beginner to expert.
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