Phil Simborg – Guest Columnist

Phil Simborg – Guest Columnist

Phil Simborg is a Chicago expert, and well known teacher, of Backgammon who has promoted our game for decades. While Phil loves to share thoughts on strategy he has also written many articles on the lighter side, and the social values, of Backgammon.

Phil has shared two of his articles with GammonLife, they are linked here below.

If you wish to inquire about getting backgammon lessons please contact Phil through the Backgammon Learning Center website.

A Silly Game of Luck?

by Phil Simborg - 25 June 2008 - The other night an old friend came over to my house. Joe walked in, sat down, and noticed a few of my backgammon trophies. (Don’t know how he happened to see them on the mantle with the spotlight on them!)

7 Reasons Why You Should Teach Your Children Backgammon

by Phil Simborg - February 2007 - Phil Simborg takes a look at the pros and cons of teaching children backgammon - math, luck, winning and losing, and its other social values.

Let’s Make this Match Equity Stuff a Little Simpler

by Phil Simborg - 25 June 2008 - As all experienced backgammon players know, understanding take points and value of gammons at every possible score is critical in match play. It affects not only your cube decisions, but your checker play as well.