Move-by-move insights and powerful strategies from two-time world champion Bill Robertie offer readers a glimpse into the techniques employed by the best players in the world. This book delves into advanced concepts that can elevate one’s game, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players looking to enhance their skills and understanding of the game.
This comprehensive backgammon supercharges intermediate players with powerful concepts used by professional money players and champions! Readers learn everything from the general principles underlying expert play to advanced concepts like back play, holding games and one man back. Advanced strategic chapters cover connectivity, priming games, containment games, breaking anchor, action doubles, late game blitzes, post-blitz turnaround, ace point games, the concepts of profitable doubles and much more in the 31 hard-hitting chapters. With the help of hundreds of game-action diagrams 501 Essential Problems transform readers into thinking, aggressive pro-level players. A must-buy for every serious backgammon player!
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No-limit hold em was once a game played almost exclusively in casinos. But during the last decade, the game s growth has been fueled in part by the easy availability of online playing sites where participants can play cash games and tournaments 24 hours a day, every day. In Harrington on Online Cash Games, Dan Harrington shows you the key ideas and skills that will let you master the online poker world which differs in some significant ways from the world of casino games. You ll learn how to handle different stack sizes, how to play at 6-max tables, how to deal with increased levels of aggression, and how to use the poker databases and heads-up displays that give you unprecedented information on your opponent s tendencies. Harrington lays out detailed strategies for preflop and post-flop play in both the popular micro-stakes games and the more difficult small-stakes games. If you play online poker or you re looking to get started, you ll need to read this book. Dan Harri
Koncová hra vám odhalí, jak si poradit s pozdějšími fázemi turnaje, ve kterých soupeřů ubylo, blindy a ante stoupají a velká výhra je na dosah. Harrington vám ukáže, jak provádět moves, poradit si s ošidnými body zlomu a dosáhnout tak v turnaji co nejlepšího výsledku. Celá jedna kapitola je rovněž věnována heads-upu, jehož strategie byla dříve přísně střeženým tajemstvím hrstky nejlepších hráčů pokeru.
Kniha patří bez nadsázky mezi pokerovou klasiku, do takového zlatého fondu odborné pokerové literatury. Světový šampión z roku 1995 Dan Harrington ji dokončil a vydal v roce 2004 ve spolupráci s backgammonovým a šachovým šampiónem, který se jmenuje Bill Robertie. Hlavní oddíly knihy: pokerová varianta no limit holdem, herní styly a požadavky na karty, čtení hry u stolu, pot odds a rozbor karet, sázky před flopem, sázky na flopu, sázky na turnu a riveru. Knihu přeložil brněnský hráč UNIpokeru Honza Blahynka. Hlavními přednostmi knihy jsou přehlednost, čtivost a velké množství praktických příkladů a analýz.
This two-volume set offers a comprehensive exploration of cash game strategy in poker, focusing on the nuances of play that differentiate it from tournament formats. The authors, Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie, provide insights into fundamental concepts such as hand selection, betting strategies, and psychological elements of the game. Volume 1 delves into the basics of cash games, emphasizing the importance of understanding opponents and adapting strategies accordingly. It covers essential topics like position, pot odds, and the significance of chip management. The authors present a structured approach to decision-making, supported by practical examples and scenarios. Volume 2 builds on the foundation laid in the first volume, introducing advanced concepts such as bluffing, reading opponents, and exploiting weaknesses in different playing styles. The text includes detailed analyses of various game situations, allowing readers to develop a deeper understanding of strategic adjustments. Overall, this set serves as a resource for players looking to enhance their cash game performance through methodical analysis and strategic thinking, making it a valuable addition to any poker enthusiast's library.
In Harrington on Cash Games, Harrington and two-time World Backgammon Champion Bill Robertie have written the definitive books on no-limit cash games. These books will teach you what you need to know to be a winner in the cash game world
