Backgammon Games and Strategies
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Backgammon is experiencing a revival, rapidly becoming one of the most popular table games in the world桰nternet included. But it's not just a game; it is an obsession. In some countries of southern Europe and the Middle East, it is a way of life. A typical game of backgammon lasts 6-8 minutes if it is 揌it?or Gioul, and double that if it is Plakoto or Moultezim. These are the fastest, most absorbing minutes in a player抯 lifetime. The game moves in lightning speed and requires total concentration. The mixture of chance and skill are perfectly balanced in 揌it敆the other games leaning heavier on skill. There is hardly a moment of boredom when you play Backgammon. Even when the game seems hopelessly lost, there is still a finite probability of a turnaround. The suspense is always there, the tension is never ending. What more would you want for an evening of卹elaxation?
This book is written to fill a void梩he almost total absence of information on backgammon games, other than basic 揌it敆usually called backgammon in the West. The authors find it incredible that Gioul, Plakoto and Moultezim still remain a well-kept secret among backgammon connoisseurs. Gioul is the most fun-filled game played on the board梕very dice throw a surprise. Plakoto is without doubt the king of Backgammon games. Moultezim is a serious game for the purist, the consummate space strategist. Players who are unaware of these games are not really fulfilled.
This book, illustrated with more than 300 diagrams, illustrations and exercises, aims to change all that, and turn all casual players into full-fledged backgammon experts.
Dr. N. S. Tzannes, a Professor of Electrical Engineering, has authored several books and many scientific papers in his field of Communications. Dr. B. Tzannes, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Patras, Greece, has authored many scientific papers in his field of Topology. The two brothers, well-known Backgammon theoreticians, are also the co-authors of the book How Good Are you at Backgammon? (Simon and Schuster, 1974).
About the Author
Dr. Nicolaos S. Tzannes Dr. Tzannes (Ph.D Johns Hopkins, 1966) is a lifetime educator and author of many books in English, Greek and Portuguese. His books span many fields, from subjects in Electrical Engineering, to Backgammon and, most recently, Human Behavior and Philosophy. His most recent books are: 1) "Life Without God: A Guide to Fulfillment Without Religion," November 2002 2) "The Gene Conspiracy or Sorry...The Genes Made Me Do It" under the pseudonym of Aris P. D'Avenal, December 2000 3) "Communications and Radar Systems," September 2000 4) "Backgammon Games and Strategies" co-authored with his brother Dr. Basil Tzannes, June 2000 5) "How Good Are You At Backgammon" also co-authored with Dr. Basil Tzannes, April 2001 Dr. Tzannes has taught at The Johns Hopkins University, Tufts University, The University of Oklahoma, Oregon State University, The University of Virginia and the University of Patras, Greece. Presently, Dr. Tzannes lives in Orlando, Florida. He is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Central Florida where he taught courses in Communication and Radar Systems and chaired the Department from 1986 to 1994. Lately, he has been writing short stories. One of them, "I Just Love My Jail Cell" was recently published in the Issue 7 (Summer 2005) of the British Literary Journal "FIRSTWRITER MAGAZINE." Dr Tzannes is listed in Contemporary Authors, American Men and Women of Science, Marquis Who is Who and Who is Who in Greece. In 1991, Dr Tzannes was named the IEEE Outstanding Engineering Educator in Region 3 (Southeastern United States). For more on the author go to: http://nick.tzannes.net/