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Taking your game up a level
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Hi,
I'm looking for suggestions on how to improve my game. I practice with the
free version of Jellyfish daily, and also play twenty or more games daily
online at the MSN Zone tournaments. While I do OK, I'm not where I want to
be. Can anyone recommend any books other other aids? I don't have the
budget for private lessons or even the full version of JF or Snowie. I do
play at the local park and in a club.
Thanks,
CW
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Scott Steiner writes:
Concerning the next step that you should take, I am very confident that
everyone on this NG would recommend the book "Backgammon" by Paul
Magriel. Freeware Jellyfish is a good start too but if you're short on
cash then go with GNUBG, it's brilliant and free! Here's the link:
http://home.online.no/~oeysteij/
Paul Magriel and GNUBG should keep you occuppied for the next 3-6
months, at least, some experts read Paul Magriel every year, it's a
brilliant masterpiece and it will put your attention to aspects of the
game which you never noticed before. The mentioned 2 choices will bring
your game do the next level, definitely.
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GandyDancer writes:
I enjoy and learn a lot at Woolsey's Gammonline site. The cost is $36
per year and you get tons of content including many annotated matches
and a match where the readers play against Kit Woolsey. Each day a
move (or 2 or 3) are made and Kit explains the reasoning for both his
and the readers moves the next day.
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SilverFox writes:
One note about GammOnline. The BBS for the site is frequented by some of
the best players on the planet, of whom you can ask questions and get
answers. A great resource.
As for books, study "Backgammon" by Paul Magriel.
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