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Red Beavers reach quarter finals at WBGF Team Championship 2020

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Johan

Headed by team captain Johan Huyck, the Red Beavers Alain Chif, Michel Lamote, Johan Segers and Geert Van der Stricht drove to the Grand Casino of Forges-les-Eaux (France) to participate at the 2020 edition of the WBGF Team Championship, January … Continue reading →

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Vlissingen Masters Rapid and Speed

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Johan

At the occasion of 60th birthday, Paul van Rooijen organised a great backgammon weekend in the Arion hotel at the waterfront of his home town, Vlissingen, on 4 and 5 January 2020. There were two tournaments, in Swiss format, with … Continue reading →

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The 11th Leuven Open Backgammon Championship

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Johan

For the 11th time, we’re going to get together and enjoy a whole day of backgammon in Leuven Open! Let’s mark our calendars: November 10th, 9:00 to 19:00, Brasserie De Abdijmolen. More info and registration Date: 10th November 2019Location: Brasserie … Continue reading →

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World Championship 2019 in Monte Carlo

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Johan

From July 30 to August 4, follow your favourite players (among which two from Belgium) in Monte Carlo, Monaco, starting from the tournament website or via the online brackets. Good luck, Johan H. and Marc!

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Vlissingen Blitz Masters, Jan 4-5, 2020

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Johan

Paulus van Rooijen celebrates his 60th birthday with two fast pace tournaments in two days. Saturday, Jan 4, 2020: Rapidgammon, 7-point matches, 5 min. + 11 sec Sunday, Jan 5, 2020: Speedgammon, 5-point matches, 2 min. + 10 sec. Contact: … Continue reading →

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BGFed.be represents Brussels in the European Intercity tournament in Paris

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Johan

Players from London, Berlin & Moscow joined Paris & 7 BGFed.be members on Friday the 31st of May for the 3rd Intercity week-end. Great organizer Ibrahima Guillard welcomes everybody with drinks ‘à volonté’ and we enjoyed nice lunches & dinners. … Continue reading →

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Backgammon tournament in Uccle on Friday, May 3

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends, Under the auspices of BGFed.be, Cyrus Parastar organizes a backgammon evening on Friday the 3th of May at 19.45 hours. Take care, the location is : Tennis Club ‘le Roseau’, rue du Roseau 60 – 1180 Brussels … Continue reading →

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Lentekampioenschap Brisaert vs De Weert

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Johan

Wat voorafging: nadat ik in de herst Kristoffer in zijn geboortedorp Kester in een millimeterspurt geklopt had met 5 – 4, waarna zijn vader prompt verhuisde naar een ander dorp, en ik daarna op een donkere winteravond aan de poorten … Continue reading →

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Annotated, commented video of Michel Lamote’s final of the Merit Montenegro 2019 on YouTube

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Johan

Alas, it wasn’t meant to be for Michel Lamote, at least this time. The final between him and Bakar Matikashvili (Georgia) of the 4th Merit Open International Backgammon Championship played on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Hotel Splendid, Budva, Montenegro, … Continue reading →

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Michel Lamote in the final of the 4th Merit Open in Montenegro

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Johan

Today at 14:00, Michel Lamote will play the final of the Main Tournament of the 4th Merit Open in Budva, Montenegro, against Bakar Matikashvili (Georgia). If Michel wins the 17 point match, he will have to win a second one, … Continue reading →

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