{"product_id":"pure-strategy-poster","title":"Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster – Marc B. Olsen Strategy Map","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pure Strategy Backgammon Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e turns the core framework of Marc B. Olsen's book \u003cem\u003ePure Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's on the poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Value (V) of a position\u003c\/strong\u003e, broken down into four game plans: \u003cstrong\u003ePrime\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlitz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRace\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eContact\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 strategic factors\u003c\/strong\u003e – including timing, structure, flexibility, connectivity, ammunition, initiative, blot-count, inner board strength, safety and robustness – each linked to the game plans it drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactors graded as \u003cem\u003efundamental\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ecomplex\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ehyper-complex\u003c\/em\u003e, so you know which concepts to master first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“No Universal Rules”\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe positions and factor weightings come directly from chapter 3 of \u003cem\u003ePure Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e. Want the full explanation? Pair the poster with the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/pure-strategy-online-ebook-by-marc-olsen\"\u003ePure Strategy ebook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrint quality \u0026amp; sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality, enhanced matte paper – 10.3 mil thick, 189 g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94% opacity and 104% ISO brightness for crisp text and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper sourced from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e20″×28″\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 50×70 cm) and \u003cstrong\u003e28″×40″\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 70×100 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach poster is printed on demand as soon as you order, which takes a little longer but helps reduce overproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho designed the Pure Strategy poster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is based on \u003cem\u003ePure Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e by backgammon author Marc B. Olsen and published by Backgammon Galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to own the book to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift for a backgammon player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes – it's both a practical study tool and decorative wall art for any backgammon enthusiast, from beginner to expert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backgammon Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"20″×28″","offer_id":58615558046040,"sku":"2479596_48498","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28″×40″","offer_id":58615558078808,"sku":"2479596_48501","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8279\/7956\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-poster-_in_-20x28-front-6abfa27111a8a.jpg?v=1790943902","url":"https:\/\/shop.backgammongalaxy.com\/it\/products\/pure-strategy-poster","provider":"Backgammon Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}