I play backgammon. My father-in-law introduced me to Tavli two years ago and thoroughly beat me. I decided that the next time I saw him I would win (we live on

I play backgammon. My father-in-law introduced me to Tavli two years ago and thoroughly beat me. I decided that the next time I saw him I would win (we live on opposite sides of Europe so I don't see him as much as I'd like). I practiced backgammon and learnt how to play properly. It's better than draughts, but easier and more fast paced than chess. You can also download it for free from http://www.gnubg.org/ http://www.gnubg.org/ or play online (also for free, reg required) at http://www.gamesgrid.com/ http://www.gamesgrid.com/ If any HN'ers want to play some time I'm happy to have a game. If there's enough interest I'd be happy to run a backgammon school on a sunday for people to learn the basics and a little strategy.