Author Archives: Johan

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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4 Cubes 2019: Round 1 complete

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Johan

Round 1 in the 4 Cubes 2019, Belgium’s backgammon interclub competition, is now complete. Detailed results can be found in the Tournament Book. In summary: Brussels 2 – Brussels 1 : 6-3 Brugge – Gent : 2-7 Leuven 1 – … Continue reading →

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First national trophy for Dan Pascu

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Johan

The 3rd Belgium Championship 3-point matches, played on Saturday the 9th of February in the Arena in Wavre, crowned Dan Pascu, from Turnhout, beating – rather easily 2-0 – Kristoffer De Weert in a one-sided final. Ten participants played a … Continue reading →

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3rd Belgian Championship 3-Point Matches

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends, BGFed.be kindly invites you to the 3rd Belgium Championship 3-point matches, at least 14 rounds, on Saturday the 9th of February 2019, in the Arena, avenue Pasteur 2A – 1300 Wavre, very easy parking. See all info … Continue reading →

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Correction rating formula

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Johan

A few days ago, it was pointed out to me that the Elo-based formula used to calculate the rating list was implemented incorrectly. This mistake has now been corrected. The result is major shift in the ratings. I sincere apologize … Continue reading →

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Minutes General Assembly BGFed.be npo 7-Dec-2018

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Johan

The minutes of the most recent general assembly of the BGFed.be npo can be found on the page Federation. Some other stuff on that page has been updated as well.

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BIC 2019

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Johan

The rules of the Belgian Individual Championship (BIC) 2019 can be found in the menu via BIC > BIC 2019.

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Update rating list: two-week period

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Johan

It seems that last weekend, I’ve forgotten to update the rating list. My apologies. This weekend’s update therefore concerns a two-week period, taking into account matches played between Monday, November 26 and Sunday, December 9, 2018. — JS.

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4 Cubes 2018 – Leuven 2 keeps the trophy (again)

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Johan

All six teams came together to play the last of five rounds of the 4 Cubes 2018, the team competition organized by BGFed.be. In the tennis club Longchamp in Uccle, Brussels 2 met Leuven 2, Leuven 1 met Gent, and … Continue reading →

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