"Maximum Backgammon" at Discount

The book, "Maximum Backgammon," by one of our contributors, Carl James, can be purchased at his publisher's e-store at 25% off the list price.  Please click here to visit the BCDadvisors e-store -- and use the listed discount code (nominal shipping cost).

The book is also available at Amazon (free shipping).

DailyGammon New Server Tourney Prizes (Updated)

We're happy that the DailyGammon New Server Tournaments have been well-received. We hope you will contribute to the drive for DG's new server - but this is not necessary. Just spread the word about the tournaments and enjoy the backgammon community that Jordan, Glen, "Mom," Char - and all of us - have built!

As we mentioned, our list of prizes is growing.

List of Prizes:

• DailyGammon caps (some t-shirts, based on sizes available)
• $30 in gift certificates to Carol Joy Cole's Backgammon Boutique
• Copies of Maximum Backgammon book.
• One-hour lesson with DG's own Bob Koca, A Giant of Backgammon.
• Unique hand-made Doubling Cube by 2Good2Double.com (DG's Flocki).
• Entry to Miran's BG Tournament in Rijeka, October 7-9, 2011.

DailyGammon New Server Tourney Prizes

We're happy that the DailyGammon New Server Tournaments have been well-received. We hope you will contribute to the drive for DG's new server - but this is not necessary. Just spread the word about the tournaments and enjoy the backgammon community that Jordan, Glen, "Mom," Char - and all of us - have built!

As we mentioned, our list of prizes is growing.

List of Prizes:

• DailyGammon caps (some t-shirts, based on sizes available)
• $30 in gift certificates to Carol Joy Cole's Backgammon Boutique
• Copies of Maximum Backgammon book.
• One-hour lesson with DG's own Bob Koca, A Giant of Backgammon.

6-4 Opening Roll

One interesting tidbit and tip -- is the opening move of 6-4. Some players will prefer different moves -- and depending on the match score and match equity -- other opening moves may be preferred. However, for many cases, Carl James, the author of, "Maximum Backgammon" prefers to make the two-point.

• The two-point (8-2, 6-2) makes a point in your home board, albeit a bit far forward. "Home points," or points in your home board are very valuable (they help block your opponent from coming of the bar). This play is preferred in many cases.
• Running the back runner (24-14) is not preferred; it gives your opponent a "hit shot" which can put you immediately behind in the race.
• Moving a runner 6 and dropping a builder from the mid-point is a solid play as well. (24-18, 13-9). The "blot" is only open to an "indirect shot."

BG Tips & Lessons

If you would like to receive some free instruction at DailyGammon, please send an "invite" for a "friendly game" to "Carl James." ALL WE ASK in return is that you use our Amazon links (or other affiliate links when you make purchases from Amazon.

If you would like more than just some friendly tips -- and would like lessons -- just communicate with Carl James on DailyGammon who will arrange for lessons at reasonable rates -- where proceeds benefit a non-profit.

You can ask us questions about positions or why we made certain moves along the way. We'll also give comments in interesting positions or key moments in a game along the way. AND if you would like more -- or less -- commentary, just say the word :)

Our staff includes some high-intermediate to advanced players so most players can benefit or at least have fun with this. DG's top players are welcome to give us a lesson :) It's all fun, right?

New Book - "Maximum Backgammon"

One of our contributors, came out with a backgammon book called, "Maximum Backgammon." It is selling well at Amazon (in its category) -- and has good reviews. The author, Carl James, says that he wanted to help people "maximize their backgammon game, in the minimum amount of (study) time."

The book is purposely kept short; the author says that this was done intentionally because he "wanted readers to know they could improve their overall games without committing a ton of time." Many pages have two backgammon board charts -- so that we think the book could have easily been over one hundred pages.

The book seems like it should help players of all levels from the novice to intermediate and even some advanced players. The book is available at Amazon (free shipping over $25 orders) as well as from the publisher -- at BCDadvisor's e- store at a discount (click on "Selected Titles;" shipping charges apply).