Author Archives: Johan

BIC 2019: Conclusion of group phase and start play-off

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends, Please find hereby the BIC 2019 results so far. We are nearly reaching the play-off phase. Hoeylaerts Steven & Yalçin Mahir play a play-off the 15th of September for 1st place in group B D2. Winner of … Continue reading →

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BIC 2019 – Deadline Completion Group Phase is Near

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Johan

Just a little reminder to all participants of the Belgian Individual Championship 2019 that the deadline for completion of the group phase is getting closer. As stipulated in the rules, all matches are required to be finished by September 14, … 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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4 Cubes 2019 – Results Rounds 2 and 3

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Johan

Rounds 2 and 3 of the 4 Cubes 2019, Belgium’s backgammon interclub competition, took place on Sunday, May 19, in the bridge rooms of Tennis Club Orée, Sint-Pieters-Woluwe. All six participating teams were present for a day packed with 7-point … Continue reading →

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Ghent Open XIV – Results

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Johan

Saturday, May 4, 2019 Koninklijke Academie Union Sandeman, Ghent Format: Swiss, 7 rounds, 7-point matches, with clock (Bronstein, 14 minutes + 12 seconds increment) Tournament director: Bert Van Kerckhove RESULTS 1 Paulus van Rooijen 6/7 2 Paul van Dijke 5/7 … 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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4 Cubes 2019 – Rounds 2 and 3

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Johan

De datum voor de volgende 2 ronden van de 4 Cubes lag al een tijdje vast (19 mei). Hier zijn de andere details. Zondag, 19 mei 2019 in Tennis Club Orée, Verbrandendreef 9, 1150 Sint-Pieters-Woluwe. 09u30: deuren open; ontvangst met … Continue reading →

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