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Game Theory 101
by William Spaniel • 2011
Why two rational players can both end up worse off, and the equilibrium that reveals why.
3.77
372
Game Theory 101 Summary
Game Theory 101 89%
Why two rational players can both end up worse off, and the equilibrium that reveals why.
by William Spaniel 2011
3.77
372 ratings
Games People Play
by Scott P. Stevens • 2008
Why cooperation fails, why auctions overpay, and how to spot the game in every interaction.
3.99
180
Games People Play Summary
Games People Play 89%
Why cooperation fails, why auctions overpay, and how to spot the game in every interaction.
by Scott P. Stevens 2008
3.99
180 ratings
Finite and Infinite Games
by James P. Carse • 1986
Everything you do is a game. Knowing which kind you're in changes who you become.
3.73
8k+
Finite and Infinite Games Summary
Finite and Infinite Games 88%
Everything you do is a game. Knowing which kind you're in changes who you become.
by James P. Carse 1986
3.73
8k+ ratings
Winning Chess Strategies
by Yasser Seirawan • 1994
Turn chess into a science: squeeze space, target weaknesses, and trade into a winning endgame.
4.17
507
Winning Chess Strategies Summary
Winning Chess Strategies 88%
Turn chess into a science: squeeze space, target weaknesses, and trade into a winning endgame.
by Yasser Seirawan 1994
4.17
507 ratings
Learn Chess
by John Nunn • 2000
Grandmaster's system for spotting tactics, building strategy, outthinking opponents at every phase.
3.72
172
Learn Chess Summary
Learn Chess 88%
Grandmaster's system for spotting tactics, building strategy, outthinking opponents at every phase.
by John Nunn 2000
3.72
172 ratings
Rock, Paper, Scissors
by Len Fisher • 2000
The hidden logic traps that sabotage everyday cooperation, and the game theory that outsmarts them.
3.43
1k+
Rock, Paper, Scissors Summary
Rock, Paper, Scissors 88%
The hidden logic traps that sabotage everyday cooperation, and the game theory that outsmarts them.
by Len Fisher 2000
3.43
1k+ ratings
How Life Imitates Chess
by Garry Kasparov • 2001
Three metrics size up a chess position. They read a boardroom too, a grandmaster shows.
3.81
3k+
How Life Imitates Chess Summary
How Life Imitates Chess 88%
Three metrics size up a chess position. They read a boardroom too, a grandmaster shows.
by Garry Kasparov 2001
3.81
3k+ ratings
The Art of Strategy
by Avinash K. Dixit • 1991
Why cooperation fails, why auctions overpay, and how to tilt every strategic game in your favor.
3.80
4k+
The Art of Strategy Summary
The Art of Strategy 88%
Why cooperation fails, why auctions overpay, and how to tilt every strategic game in your favor.
by Avinash K. Dixit 1991
3.80
4k+ ratings
Game Theory
by Ken Binmore • 2007
Auctions, bargains, and why evolution sometimes favors cooperation: a concise tour of game theory.
3.14
1k+
Game Theory Summary
Game Theory 88%
Auctions, bargains, and why evolution sometimes favors cooperation: a concise tour of game theory.
by Ken Binmore 2007
3.14
1k+ ratings
Knowing the Score
by David Papineau • 2017
The deepest truths about mind, ethics, and human potential are worked out on the pitch.
3.29
150
Knowing the Score Summary
Knowing the Score 88%
The deepest truths about mind, ethics, and human potential are worked out on the pitch.
by David Papineau 2017
3.29
150 ratings
My System
by Aron Nimzowitsch • 1925
The 1925 manifesto that taught chess players to control the center without touching it.
4.19
1k+
My System Summary
My System 88%
The 1925 manifesto that taught chess players to control the center without touching it.
by Aron Nimzowitsch 1925
4.19
1k+ ratings
Poker Texas Hold'em. El poder de la estrategia / Power Hold'em Strategy
by Daniel Negreanu • 2007
Negreanu reveals why cold reads and small bets, not premium cards, win no-limit hold'em.
3.93
534
Poker Texas Hold'em. El poder de la estrategia / Power Hold'em Strategy Summary
Poker Texas Hold'em. El poder de la estrategia / Power Hold'em Strategy 88%
Negreanu reveals why cold reads and small bets, not premium cards, win no-limit hold'em.
by Daniel Negreanu 2007
3.93
534 ratings
A Theory Of Fun For Game Design
by Ralph Koster • 2004
Games tap into your brain's learning circuits. The rush of fun is the moment something clicks.
3.90
3k+
A Theory Of Fun For Game Design Summary
A Theory Of Fun For Game Design 88%
Games tap into your brain's learning circuits. The rush of fun is the moment something clicks.
by Ralph Koster 2004
3.90
3k+ ratings
Prisoner's Dilemma
by William Poundstone • 1992
A Hungarian polymath invented game theory. The Cold War turned his thought experiment real.
3.92
2k+
Prisoner's Dilemma Summary
Prisoner's Dilemma 88%
A Hungarian polymath invented game theory. The Cold War turned his thought experiment real.
by William Poundstone 1992
3.92
2k+ ratings
Play Optimal Poker
by Andrew Brokos • 2019
Your equilibrium baseline: how to build it for protection, and when to abandon it for profit.
4.17
212
Play Optimal Poker Summary
Play Optimal Poker 88%
Your equilibrium baseline: how to build it for protection, and when to abandon it for profit.
by Andrew Brokos 2019
4.17
212 ratings
The Woodpecker Method
by Axel Smith • 2018
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
4.32
128
The Woodpecker Method Summary
The Woodpecker Method 88%
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
by Axel Smith 2018
4.32
128 ratings
Game Theory
by Brian Clegg • 2022
Auctions, arms races, and evolution all run on the same hidden mathematics of strategic choice.
3.23
511
Game Theory Summary
Game Theory 88%
Auctions, arms races, and evolution all run on the same hidden mathematics of strategic choice.
by Brian Clegg 2022
3.23
511 ratings
The Invisible Game
by Zoltan Andrejkovics • 2016
Your team grinds mechanics all day and still cracks under pressure. The missing half is trainable.
4.33
228
The Invisible Game Summary
The Invisible Game 88%
Your team grinds mechanics all day and still cracks under pressure. The missing half is trainable.
by Zoltan Andrejkovics 2016
4.33
228 ratings
The Will to Keep Winning
by Daigo Umehara • 2016
For a fighting game legend, the most dangerous opponent was the trophy itself.
4.22
724
The Will to Keep Winning Summary
The Will to Keep Winning 88%
For a fighting game legend, the most dangerous opponent was the trophy itself.
by Daigo Umehara 2016
4.22
724 ratings
Chess Training Pocket Book
by Lev Alburt • 1997
Most chess knowledge never wins a game. These 300 positions will.
4.28
105
Chess Training Pocket Book Summary
Chess Training Pocket Book 88%
Most chess knowledge never wins a game. These 300 positions will.
by Lev Alburt 1997
4.28
105 ratings
How to Reassess Your Chess
by Jeremy Silman • 1993
Find the hidden imbalance, build a plan around it, and stop playing aimless moves.
4.35
1k+
How to Reassess Your Chess Summary
How to Reassess Your Chess 88%
Find the hidden imbalance, build a plan around it, and stop playing aimless moves.
by Jeremy Silman 1993
4.35
1k+ ratings
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins
by Jonathan Rowson • 2000
Seven mental traps that cost you chess games, and the psychological habits that disarm them.
4.35
168
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins Summary
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins 88%
Seven mental traps that cost you chess games, and the psychological habits that disarm them.
by Jonathan Rowson 2000
4.35
168 ratings
Improve Your Chess Calculation
by Ramesh RB • 2022
The secret isn't more puzzles. It's a system for seeing further and calculating deeper.
4.08
13
Improve Your Chess Calculation Summary
Improve Your Chess Calculation 88%
The secret isn't more puzzles. It's a system for seeing further and calculating deeper.
by Ramesh RB 2022
4.08
13 ratings
Thinking Strategically
by Avinash K. Dixit • 1991
How to think two moves ahead, stay unpredictable on purpose, and make your threats stick.
3.86
4k+
Thinking Strategically Summary
Thinking Strategically 88%
How to think two moves ahead, stay unpredictable on purpose, and make your threats stick.
by Avinash K. Dixit 1991
3.86
4k+ ratings
Winning Ugly
by Brad Gilbert • 1993
Why smart beats talented: the mental tactics that win tennis matches without your best strokes.
4.19
5k+
Winning Ugly Summary
Winning Ugly 87%
Why smart beats talented: the mental tactics that win tennis matches without your best strokes.
by Brad Gilbert 1993
4.19
5k+ ratings
How to Win at Chess
by Levy Rozman • 2023
Forget opening theory: master the endgame, spot tactics, and use one checklist to win.
4.37
2k+
How to Win at Chess Summary
How to Win at Chess 87%
Forget opening theory: master the endgame, spot tactics, and use one checklist to win.
by Levy Rozman 2023
4.37
2k+ ratings
The Book
by Tom M. Tango • 2006
Most baseball strategy is wrong: the numbers reveal when to bunt, steal, and use your closer.
4.07
1k+
The Book Summary
The Book 87%
Most baseball strategy is wrong: the numbers reveal when to bunt, steal, and use your closer.
by Tom M. Tango 2006
4.07
1k+ ratings
Your Move
by Jonathan Kay • 2019
Board games expose the spite, irrationality, and self-deception economics ignores.
3.57
324
Your Move Summary
Your Move 87%
Board games expose the spite, irrationality, and self-deception economics ignores.
by Jonathan Kay 2019
3.57
324 ratings
The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal
by Mikhail Tal • 1978
Won the world chess crown at 23. Lost it a year later. His body was breaking.
4.50
765
The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal Summary
The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal 87%
Won the world chess crown at 23. Lost it a year later. His body was breaking.
by Mikhail Tal 1978
4.50
765 ratings
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020
by Paul "ReDeYe" Chaloner • 2020
Esports started in 1980, runs on modder-built games, and won't push pros out at 25.
4.10
158
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 Summary
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 87%
Esports started in 1980, runs on modder-built games, and won't push pros out at 25.
by Paul "ReDeYe" Chaloner 2020
4.10
158 ratings
Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 1
by Garry Kasparov • 2003
A world champion dissects the six minds who built modern chess, and what they reveal about winning.
4.39
474
Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 1 Summary
Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 1 87%
A world champion dissects the six minds who built modern chess, and what they reveal about winning.
by Garry Kasparov 2003
4.39
474 ratings
Games People Play
by Eric Berne • 1964
Your most ordinary conversations follow hidden scripts, with payoffs you rarely see and never chose.
3.72
42k+
Games People Play Summary
Games People Play 87%
Your most ordinary conversations follow hidden scripts, with payoffs you rarely see and never chose.
by Eric Berne 1964
3.72
42k+ ratings
1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations
by Fred Reinfeld • 1955
1001 sacrifices and combinations that train you to see the hidden knockout in any position.
4.25
316
1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations Summary
1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations 87%
1001 sacrifices and combinations that train you to see the hidden knockout in any position.
by Fred Reinfeld 1955
4.25
316 ratings
Newton's Football
by Allen St. John • 2013
Football as science: unpredictable bounces, strategic arms races, and the physics of brain injury.
3.84
185
Newton's Football Summary
Newton's Football 87%
Football as science: unpredictable bounces, strategic arms races, and the physics of brain injury.
by Allen St. John 2013
3.84
185 ratings
The Art of Captaincy
by Mike Brearley • 1985
Cricket's hardest job: how reading a batter's fear teaches you to lead any team.
3.87
604
The Art of Captaincy Summary
The Art of Captaincy 87%
Cricket's hardest job: how reading a batter's fear teaches you to lead any team.
by Mike Brearley 1985
3.87
604 ratings
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series)
by Jonathan Little • 2011
How your stack size, not your cards, should drive every tournament decision you make.
4.23
158
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series) Summary
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series) 87%
How your stack size, not your cards, should drive every tournament decision you make.
by Jonathan Little 2011
4.23
158 ratings
Unboxed
by Gordon Calleja • 2022
Board games succeed or fail on six forms of involvement. Most designers only account for one.
3.46
13
Unboxed Summary
Unboxed 87%
Board games succeed or fail on six forms of involvement. Most designers only account for one.
by Gordon Calleja 2022
3.46
13 ratings
Scorecasting
by Tobias J. Moskowitz • 2011
Why home teams really win, why momentum is a mirage, and the economics that explains sports.
3.82
6k+
Scorecasting Summary
Scorecasting 87%
Why home teams really win, why momentum is a mirage, and the economics that explains sports.
by Tobias J. Moskowitz 2011
3.82
6k+ ratings
How to Cheat at Everything
by Simon Lovell • 2006
The one move every con relies on: making you think you've found a sure thing.
3.63
390
How to Cheat at Everything Summary
How to Cheat at Everything 87%
The one move every con relies on: making you think you've found a sure thing.
by Simon Lovell 2006
3.63
390 ratings
The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting
by Paul Raeburn • 2016
Kids are tiny strategists. Game theory reveals the playbook you did not know they were running.
3.48
375
The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting Summary
The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting 87%
Kids are tiny strategists. Game theory reveals the playbook you did not know they were running.
by Paul Raeburn 2016
3.48
375 ratings
The Evolution of Cooperation
by Robert Axelrod • 1984
Egoists cooperate when tomorrow matters. The simplest strategy in a computer tournament proved it.
4.25
2k+
The Evolution of Cooperation Summary
The Evolution of Cooperation 87%
Egoists cooperate when tomorrow matters. The simplest strategy in a computer tournament proved it.
by Robert Axelrod 1984
4.25
2k+ ratings
Doyle Brunson's Super System
by Doyle Brunson • 2002
The original No Limit bible: why people beat cards, how aggression wins, when to risk everything.
3.96
3k+
Doyle Brunson's Super System Summary
Doyle Brunson's Super System 87%
The original No Limit bible: why people beat cards, how aggression wins, when to risk everything.
by Doyle Brunson 2002
3.96
3k+ ratings
The Theory of Poker
by David Sklansky • 1983
A professional player reveals the theorem that turned poker from a gamble into a science.
4.02
3k+
The Theory of Poker Summary
The Theory of Poker 87%
A professional player reveals the theorem that turned poker from a gamble into a science.
by David Sklansky 1983
4.02
3k+ ratings
Soviet Chess Primer
by Ilya Maizelis • 1936
The Soviet primer that turns beginners into players who calculate combinations and win endgames.
4.33
132
Soviet Chess Primer Summary
Soviet Chess Primer 87%
The Soviet primer that turns beginners into players who calculate combinations and win endgames.
by Ilya Maizelis 1936
4.33
132 ratings
The Mental Game of Poker 2
by Jared Tendler • 2013
A step-by-step system for poker's mental game: reach the zone, beat tilt, make sharper decisions.
4.21
286
The Mental Game of Poker 2 Summary
The Mental Game of Poker 2 87%
A step-by-step system for poker's mental game: reach the zone, beat tilt, make sharper decisions.
by Jared Tendler 2013
4.21
286 ratings
Introducing Game Theory
by Ivan Pastine • 2017
Every time your best move depends on what someone else does, game theory has a name for it.
3.89
3k+
Introducing Game Theory Summary
Introducing Game Theory 87%
Every time your best move depends on what someone else does, game theory has a name for it.
by Ivan Pastine 2017
3.89
3k+ ratings
The Essential Smart Football
by Chris B. Brown • 2012
Football's tactical arms race: how scheme and deception turned a collision sport into a chess match.
4.00
2k+
The Essential Smart Football Summary
The Essential Smart Football 87%
Football's tactical arms race: how scheme and deception turned a collision sport into a chess match.
by Chris B. Brown 2012
4.00
2k+ ratings
The 48 Laws of Power in 30 Minutes
by Garamond Press • 2013
The 48 Laws condensed: how to wield influence without appearing to, and why mercy fails.
3.89
37
The 48 Laws of Power in 30 Minutes Summary
The 48 Laws of Power in 30 Minutes 87%
The 48 Laws condensed: how to wield influence without appearing to, and why mercy fails.
by Garamond Press 2013
3.89
37 ratings
Play Anything
by Ian Bogost • 2016
Real fun needs rules, not freedom. The philosopher's case against chasing happiness.
3.17
572
Play Anything Summary
Play Anything 87%
Real fun needs rules, not freedom. The philosopher's case against chasing happiness.
by Ian Bogost 2016
3.17
572 ratings
Walden and Other Writings
by Henry David Thoreau • 1854
How to design tabletop games that feel intuitive, balance hope, and keep every player at the table.
3.95
5k+
Walden and Other Writings Summary
Walden and Other Writings 87%
How to design tabletop games that feel intuitive, balance hope, and keep every player at the table.
by Henry David Thoreau 1854
3.95
5k+ ratings
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