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Red Beaver League: Robin Bilderbeek wins 4-2 against Johan Segers in Level 3

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Johan

After winning his duel in Level 5 against Maurits Pino (4-0) and surprisingly beating Bert Van Kerckhove in Level 4 (4-2), Robin faced seasoned Red Beaver Johan Segers in Level 3. Based on the pre-covid BMS Grading Table, Johan was … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes remain in Ghent for at least another year

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Johan

On Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, challenger Brussels took up the gauntlet and traveled to Ghent, eager to earn the 4 Cubes which stayed there during the covid period. The final encounter the 4 Cubes 2022, Belgium’s backgammon interclub championship … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2022 final Ghent-Brussels on Tuesday, October 25

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Johan

The final of the 4 Cubes 2022 will be played on Tuesday, October 25, at 19:30 in the Koninklijke Union Sandeman in Ghent. Ghent, holder of the 4 Cubes trophy since 2019, will have home advantage against Brussels, which defeated … Continue reading →

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BGFed.be members perform well at 22nd Città di Jesolo tournament

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Johan

Jesolo is a luxurious bathing resort in the vicinity of Venice. The tournament is set in the pleasant Atlantico Hotel, where backgammon players are offered a wonderful deal: 85€ for a comfortable room with sea view and a three course … Continue reading →

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Live backgammon in October

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Johan

Brugge: contact: Line Vandamme, linevandamme@gmail.com Brussels: every Wednesday evening at 19h, at Au Bassin, Baksteenkaai 74 Quai Aux Briques, 1000 Brussels Ghent: every Tuesday evening, at 19h, at Union-Sandeman, Kantienberg 5, 9000 Gent Leuven Monthly, Sunday, October 16, at 12h45, … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Robin Bilderbeek defeats Bert Van Kerckhove (4-2) and ensures promotion to Level 4

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Johan

The players who showed up at the Sandeman (Ghent) last Tuesday witnessed an exciting UBC-duel. Although Bert played at World Class level in the first two matches (PR 3,71 and PR 3,36!), his excellent performance was not enough to secure … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Paul van Dijke progresses to Level 2

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Johan

On Sunday 25 September in Vlissingen, NL, Paul van Dijke beat Paulus van Rooijen 4-2 in their Level 3 duel. Paul was lucky to win all three 7-pointers and so one PR-win was enough to secure victory. Paul now moves … Continue reading →

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General Assembly and other live events in September and beyond

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Johan

BGFed.be president Guy Van Middelem cordially invites you to the next General Assembly of the Belgian Backgammon Federation on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 11:00 in Squash Club De Vaart, Kolonel Begaultlaan 15, 3012, Wilsele. Everybody interested in live backgammon … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Paulus van Rooijen progresses to Level 3

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Johan

At Orée on Monday afternoon, a hard-fought UBC-duel between Paulus van Rooijen and Belgian Champion Guy Van Middelem ended in a 3-3 draw. Paulus took a 2-0 lead after winning the first 7-point match, lost the 2nd (but took a … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League 2023-2024 Candidates

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Johan

[Note added on October 6, 2022] The registration for RBL 2023 is now closed, as the maximum number of inscriptions has been reached. On June 1, 2023, the Red Beaver League will enter its second season. At least one spot … Continue reading →

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