It is enriched with ivory reliefs and etched designs in gold on crimson foil under translucent amber, and has sliver fittings. The backgammon book has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The jacoby rule, which states that in money play gammons. Oct, 1977 in the diagramed position, jacoby x displayed his skillful technique using his knowledge of the odds in backgammon. He was the first person to win the world championship in both bridge and backgammon, a feat which has been matched only once. John crawford like jacoby created a good family life, around the game and the emergence of carol crawford in the world of backgammon where carol won the world championships title in backgammon in 1973 in las vegas only emphasised that fact.
Publication date 1970 topics backgammon publisher new york, viking press. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Modern backgammon can trace its roots back to the ancient egyptian game of senet and the mesopotamian game the royal game of ur. The backgammon book paperback 1973 by oswald jacoby author.
This clear and well written book was the first to really explain the game of backgammon well. He was one of americas greatest card players in the 20th century. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Although backgammon knowledge and practice have come a long, long way since 1970, the backgammon book remains one of the most effective introductions to competitive backgammon. Im quite partial to a book called backgammon for losers, which seems oriented to casual players looking to. Jacoby was also an expert backgammon player, and in 1972 he was crowned world backgammon champion. Buy the backgammon book reissue by oswald jacoby, john r. Here are the results the 40 best backgammon books 1.
The backgammon book oswald jacoby snippet view 1973. Benson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A howto book on playing the game with plenty of strategy for the more advanced player. New york times book of backgammon by jacoby, james, jacoby, mary z. The authors are well qualified both jacoby and crawford won several international backgammon tournamentsand oswald jacoby was on the committee that first wrote down the rules of backgammon in 1931. The jacoby rule is named after its creator, the famous bridge and backgammon player who won the 1972 world backgammon championship. The jacoby rule is used only when not playing a match this kind of game is called unlimited or money play. But jacoby is probably superior at casion and piquet. The backgammon book mass market paperback june 1, 1980 by oswald jacoby author. Nelson testified that, although he had only been playing backgammon for two weeks he learned from the backgammon book by jacoby and crawford, he is an expert on probabilities and game theory. The backgammon book by oswald jacoby and john crawford bantam books 1980795. The triangles alternate in color and are grouped into four quadrants of six triangles each. This was first published in 1970 and it will give the. The quadrants are referred to as a players home board and outer board, and the opponents home board and outer board.
This was the start of a decade that saw huge growth in the popularity of backgammon around the world, and jacoby and. Position list for jacoby and crawfords the backgammon book. In 1931, sidney lenz chose jacoby to be his partner in the famous culbertson match. Famous backgammon players backgammon for losers by. The backgammon book by oswald jacoby, 1970, viking press edition, in english the backgammon book 1970 edition open library. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Crawford, oswald jacoby and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recommended for any player who has not read a book on backgammon.
The backgammon book oswald jacoby, john crawford on. The market for good backgammon books is pretty poor. Oswald jacoby december 8, 1902 june 27, 1984 was an american bridge expert and author, and is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Still recommended for both beginners and experienced players. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The backgammon book jacoby, oswald, crawford, john on. Mathematics for pleasure by oswald jacoby, william h. Crawford, which is considered the first book to deal with backgammon from an analytical viewpoint.
The home and outer boards are separated from each other by a ridge. Theres paul magriels book, as well as crawford and jacobys. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This position is an example of the jacoby paradox, first explained by oswald jacoby in the backgammon book, published in 1970. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Crawford 1970, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Crawford, which is considered the first book to deal with backgammon from an analytic viewpoint. There are only few books that i can recommend in good conscience. Buy cheap backgammon books online backgammon book rentals.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. O has already doubled and has reached a winning position. This article talks about its origins, different versions, cahnges according to the place and many other great facts of this wonderful game which is still developing even online. The backgammon book jacoby, oswald, crawford, john r. A classic that was written in the 1970s that every backgammon player should have in their library. This is the best beginners book on the market and will teach you a lot about the game. Oswald ozzie, jake jacoby was an american contract bridge player and author, considered one of the greatest bridge players of all time. Carol was the first lady ever to win the world championships in the history of backgammon.
Buy the backgammon book new by jacoby, oswald, crawford, john r. Oswald ozzie, jake jacoby december 8, 1902 june 27, 1984 was an american contract bridge player and author, considered one of the greatest bridge players of all time and a key innovator in the game, having helped popularize widely used bidding moves such as jacoby transfers. Those books are probably a little outdated, but helpful to a beginner. Backgammon for serious players strategies from a world champion by robertie. A leading backgammon player and coauthor of the backgammon book 1970 with john r. A howto book on playing the game with plenty of strategy for the. The backgammon book, hardcover edition by oswald jacoby, the history and rules of the game, 224 pages. Sets out all aspects of the game in an easy digestible format with excellent diagrams.
This treatise is the foundation for all good play in the game. He also excelled at, and wrote about, other games including backgammon, gin rummy, and poker. When it comes to bridge and backgammon, neither will concede to the other, but no one will do well against them if they play as partners. John r crawford a guide to learning how to play backgammon, from the basics of equipment and setting up the game to the object of competition and the roles of play. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Perhaps the bestselling backgammon book ever, jacoby and crawfords the backgammon book set the standard for good backgammon writing in 1970. Crawford and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible. The backgammon guide carried out some research to find out which backgammon books are most frequently recommended by experienced players.
At other games, jacoby will admit that crawford is probably the best ginrummy player in the world. Crawford although backgammon knowledge and practice have come a long, long way since 1970, the backgammon book remains one of the most effective introductions to competitive backgammon. Backgammon game is an ancient game with a long history all over the world. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Pages 192 to 193 of the original hardcover edition gives a listing of major tournaments held from 1964 to 1970, when the book went. In the diagramed position, jacoby x displayed his skillful technique using his knowledge of the odds in backgammon. A basic backgammon book, the one essential book for learning to play the game. Backgammon new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
This was the start of a decade that saw huge growth in the popularity of backgammon around the world, and jacoby and crawford were two of the leading minds in the game. For beginners and advanced users, i recommend the backgammon book by the old masters oswald jacoby and john r. Another good book in this category is the backgammon book by oswald jacoby and john crawford. We can help you find the backgammon books you are looking for. The recognized authority for the results of backgammon tournaments in the very early years of the backgammon boom has always been the international tournament section of jacoby and crawfords the backgammon book. The backgammon book 9780140462609 by oswald jacoby. Backgammon was popular in china for a time and was known as shuanglu, with the book pu shuang written during the southern song 11271279 period recording over ten variants but over time it was replaced by other games such as xiangqi chinese chess. Oswald jacoby a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Backgammon and chess board of oak overlaid with amber tortoiseshell and ivory. Inside, across the center, are two bands of ivory with oval panels containing an inscription which means. Nelson demonstrated for the court how to play the game. Mar 09, 2015 the recognized authority for the results of backgammon tournaments in the very early years of the backgammon boom has always been the international tournament section of jacoby and crawfords the backgammon book. Backgammon is a game for two players, played on a board consisting of twentyfour narrow triangles called points. The backgammon book 9780333114797 by oswald jacoby.