He enjoys his subject and want others to enjoy it, too. Winner for three consecutive times of the World's Championship of Backgammon, and twice the winner of the International Championship of Backgammon, Mr. Holland is an accredited backgammon master. Few, if any, are his equal at the game. Mr. Holland, whose earlier book Beginning Backgammon helped countless thousands of beginners learn the rudiments of the game, is noted for his aggressive and imaginative style of play. He encourages others to follow his lead, always hoping that one of his readers will develop to the point where the pupil will be a serious challenger to the master's title. Mr. Holland lives in New York City.