how to win at internet backgammon

How to Win at Internet Backgammon - Learning for Free.

The first backgammon web site came online in 1994, but now that there

are fast Internet connections, online backgammon has become extremely

popular.

Before you challenge a human opponent to a game of online backgammon,

you need to build up your playing skills - here's how to do it for

free:

1. The basics of the game are easy to learn, and there's plenty of

information for free on the Internet.

2. Download some Shareware and freeware backgammon programs from the

Internet - these programs are often weak - but that's a good thing -

you can learn to play against these programs without getting

discouraged - everyone likes to win now and then.

3. When you can regularly beat the Shareware and freeware backgammon

programs it's time to download a freeware version of a top-notch

backgammon program - jellyfish.

JellyFish uses artificial neural networks, and the program was

developed, by having the program play against itself!

A search for "Jellyfish Light" will lead you to the download page.

The freeware version of Jellyfish has had some useful features

disabled but the playing strength has not been tampered with.

On the highest playing level, it is quite capable of beating top

backgammon players.

You can decide later, whether to purchase one of the other three

versions, in order to gain access to the disabled features.

Playing Online

When you are competent at playing against the Jellyfish program at the

higher levels, it's time to challenge a human opponent to a game of

Internet backgammon.

After you have located an Internet backgammon site, you will be able

to choose from playing against a computer opponent or a human opponent

that could be located anywhere in the world. The options surrounding

Internet backgammon include the choice to join a league; play in a

tournament; play for cash prizes, as well as move ahead in the ranking

between a host of Internet backgammon players.

Internet backgammon is offered by a variety of websites that you may

be familiar with, including MSN and Yahoo Games.

With MSN, a player could choose to play Internet backgammon, as well

as other enjoyable games. Internet backgammon matches can be played

either under Rated, Standard or Short play options. Friends can play

amongst one another or could choose to challenge the computer to an

Internet backgammon match. Many have praised the graphics that are

used on this website, including an array of realistic, bright colors

and graphics.

Yahoo Games offers numerous Internet backgammon rooms to wander about,

displaying fun and interesting names such as the Veteran Vortex.

Players can choose to initiate an Internet backgammon game in a

variety of different levels of play, including beginner and advanced.

There is also an option to play a social game of Internet backgammon

where players can chat with one another. For an extra charge, leagues

can be established where members are allowed to join and challenge one

another.

This website offers unlimited game play against the computer and human

challengers.

For more information on backgammon and online gaming please visit our

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