Top Backgammon Books

If you are looking to improve your backgammon game, why not learn from the professionals? A range of backgammon books are available that cater for players of all levels. Backgammon books can help you learn strategic backgammon moves and will give you a solid foundation in backgammon principles.

One of the most commonly recommended backgammon books is "Backgammon" by Paul Magriel. Generally suited for intermediate to advanced players, this book goes beyond basic rules and introduces readers to serious strategy. Similarly, Bill Robertie's "Backgammon For Serious Players" offers the seasoned player a useful guide to solving backgammon problems. If you want to learn how to play your way out of a difficult situation, you may also like to try "Paradoxes and Probabilities - 168 Backgammon Problems" by Barclay Cooke.

For players that want an overview of how to participate in backgammon tournaments, Kit Woolsey's "How To Play Tournament Backgammon" offers a user-friendly approach to rules and etiquette. For information on online tournaments, you will find more up to date information by visiting a backgammon web forum and reading what other players have to say about the latest tournament action. These postings are usually made on a regular basis and will give you far more information about the online backgammon game than backgammon books can.