Résumé :This is a book of 210 reference positions rolled out by the computer program, Snowie. The idea is that by having equities for standard positions you have something to compare with when trying to figure similar positions. Each position is accompanied by commentary explaining what features of the position make it stronger or weaker than other similar positions.
This is volume one of a planned two-volume series. It deals with fairly standard types of positions seen every day; positions such as holding games, anchor games, and early blitzes. Volume 2 will deal with more complex and less standard types of positions.

Résumé :Volume 1 examined relatively standard position types such as holding games and anchor games. Volume 2 looks at middle-game positions that are less clear. Many of these might fall into more than one category, or no category at all. Woolsey starts by looking at a prototype position and then makes modifications to see what effect the modifications have on the equity and cube decisions.

Résumé :This book is in its second edition, which includes a few minor changes from the first: "Problem #32 now mentions the best play, which is generally considered a plus. Problems #52 and #68 include new lines of reasoning. Some paragraphs were edited to fit a single page. Pip counts were corrected, typos retyped."

Résumé :Backgammon has evolved. Conquering Backgammon: The Path to Advanced Play by Ed Rosenblum presents the the most up-to-date computer validated strategies, tactics, and solutions to take you from beginning through advanced play using full-color illustrations to guide your trip.

Two volumes are contained in this one book.

• Volume 1 gives you tools to create “luck”. When your opponent says you were lucky, simply smile and say, “Thank you.” It is for beginning and intermediate players and teaches: checker movement; probability; strategies for creating builders, anchors, and primes; the opening moves; how to double; how to count the race; end game strategies; and includes an annotated sample game.

• Volume 2 elevates your game towards club and tournament play. You will learn about: equity; game plans; tactics like distraction, pay now or pay later, duplication and slotting; enhanced cube play; intricacies of the score – how it applies to match play & take points; and challenging positions to test your comprehension.