Becoming a Backgammon Professional

Mastering the basic principles of backgammon is key if you want to become a backgammon professional. But before you start learning, ask yourself one question. How did you master other hobbies and skills? What made specific types of learning easy and fun? If you know your learning style, you'll be able to find the backgammon resources best suited for people like you.

While Magriel's "Backgammon" may be your most trusted reference book, you'll also want to find other ideas and approaches online. If you use the internet, you'll know the value of online research. Backgammon forums are a great way to learn new skills and will help you find information on splitting, slotting, strategy and a host of other backgammon game topics. You may also wish to keep a diary of your progress. This will make it easy for you to see how well your skills are developing and when you're a backgammon professional, your diary will give you some fond memories!

Remember at all times that backgammon is meant to be fun. Don't run your learning or beat yourself up if you're not playing like a backgammon professional in six weeks! You should ensure that you have a full understanding of principles before advancing. Above all, don't be discouraged. Even the most successful players had to start somewhere.