Author Archives: Johan

Gent Open XVI

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Johan

On April 22nd the Gent Open XVI attracted 25 players over 3 categories: 8 masters, 8 intermediates and 9 beginners battled it out for 7 rounds of 7 point matches at the premises of K.A. Union Sandeman.  In the masters, … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League 2023-2024 Kick-Off

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Johan

Hereby please find the Red Beaver League 2023-2024 Kick-Off document as well as the RBL 2023-2024 Schedule. Enjoy your RBL encounters! — Michel Lamote PS: Interested to join the Red Beaver League Qualifiers? Please write to redbeaverleague@gmail.com

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Red Beaver League 2022-2023 Wrap-Up

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Johan

The maiden Red Beaver League season 2022-2023 has come to an end. First and foremost: thank you to all fifteen participants for playing all twenty-three duels in true sportsmanship spirit and within the set time frame. Geert Van der Stricht … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in May

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Johan

Club gatherings Brugge: alternatingly on Thursday or Friday evening, Sports bar Extra Time, Nijverheidsstraat 113, 8310 Assebroek. Contact: Line Vandamme, linevandamme@gmail.com Brussels: every Wednesday evening at 18h15, at The Black Beard — La Barbe Noire, Lakensestraat 166 Rue de Laeken, Brussels 1000 Ghent: … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Your Worst Blunders

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Johan

Blunders. Let’s talk about Blunders. Your worst ones.  How can you avoid them? Is there a method? Continue to read: How To Avoid Your Worst Blunders — by Itzhak Solsky

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Live Backgammon in April

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Johan

Club gatherings Brugge: alternatingly on Thursday or Friday evening, Sports bar Extra Time, Nijverheidsstraat 113, 8310 Assebroek. Contact: Line Vandamme, linevandamme@gmail.com Brussels: every Wednesday evening at 18h15, at The Black Beard — La Barbe Noire, Lakensestraat 166 Rue de Laeken, Brussels 1000 Ghent: … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Geert Van der Stricht is 2023 BGFed.be UBC Champion

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Johan

After the first four matches of the Red Beaver League Final, Geert was leading 6-2. This meant he only needed two points out of the remaining three matches to become the first Winner of the RBL. It was therefore imperative … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League Final: Geert takes advantage of Marc’s offday

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Johan

The Final of the Red Beaver League was looked forward to with much anticipation. Insiders expected smooth sailing for Marc Van Damme, as he had scored amazing PRs in his Level 1 duel. Geert Van der Stricht, however, has years … Continue reading →

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Belgian Backgammon Beach Day

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Johan

Sunday, September 10, 2023 Playing schedule 09:00 Welcome, breakfast & coffee/tea10:00 Rounds 1 to 313:30 Sandwiches and soup14:30 Rounds 4 to 719:00 Prize ceremony Registration Registration fee: 30 euro. To be paid by bank transfer to Johan BrisaertBE58 3101 2364 5279Please mention your … Continue reading →

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WBGF 2023 Team Championship: Players Wanted for Belgium’s Red Beavers

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Johan

The WBGF 2023 Team Championship will take place in Skopje on August, 21-23. Please see the flyer as well as the regulations. The Red Beavers, Belgium’s national backgammon team, plan to participate. Needed are at least 4 and preferably 5 … Continue reading →

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