Author Archives: Johan

Books and Bosses at Brussels Friendly 103

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Johan

At the classy venue of the bridge rooms in the Royal Orée in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 41 backgammon players from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany and other countries gathered on a chilly but sunny Sunday morning for the Brussels Friendly 103 backgammon … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in October

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Johan

Club events Antwerp: every Wednesday evening, starting on October 16, 19h, in Spéciale Belge Taproom, Pakt | Régine Beerplein 1, 2018 Antwerpen. Contact: Inge van den Dorpel, inge.van.den.dorpel@gmail.com Brugge: every Thursday evening, Sports bar Extra Time, Nijverheidsstraat 113, 8310 Assebroek. Contact: Line … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2024: Black Beard BG Brussels beats Leuven

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Johan

In 2024, four teams compete for the 4 Cubes 2024 trophy: Brussels (champion 2023, captain Guy Van Middelem), Gent (captain: Bert Van Kerckhove), Leuven (captain: Johan Segers), and Black Beard BG Brussels, aka BBBB (captain: Daniel Rozenberg). On Sunday, September … Continue reading →

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15th Leuven Backgammon Open, Sun 10 Nov 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Johan

The 15h Leuven Open will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Squash Club De Vaart, Kolonel Begaultlaan 15, 3012 Leuven, the same venue as for the Leuven Monthly tournaments. Please register in advance via the online registration form. The registration fee (including lunch) … Continue reading →

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Second Belgian Backgammon Beach Day

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Johan

The 2nd Belgian Backgammon Beach Day took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Restaurant Villa Marie Joseph, Westende. Tournament director Johan Brisaert managed the event, hosting 14 players, who enjoyed a great day. The 1st prize was for Kristoffer … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in September

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Johan

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

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Belgian Backgammon Beach Day II, Saturday, September 14, 2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Johan

After the success last year from the first Belgian Backgammon Beach Day, we are happy to invite you for part II, on September 14, 2024. The same nice venue, the same concept. Registration is open. Schedule: 09:00 Welcome breakfast and … Continue reading →

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Vlissingen Masters, Jan 11-12, 2025

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Johan

Paulus van Rooijen invites you to participate in two exciting tournaments in two days: On Saturday, January 11, 2025: Vlissingen Masters, 5 rounds Swiss system, 9-point matches, 18 min. + 12 sec., to qualify for a play-off (last 8). We … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League 2024-2025 Qualifiers

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Johan

Through participation in the Red Beaver League Qualifiers (RBL Q), ambitious players can gain a place among the RBL Contenders (RBL C). The two winners of RBL C from season 24-25 will then take on the two lowest-ranked players from … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2024

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Johan

Four teams have registered for the 4 Cubes 2024, BGFed.be’s league for backgammon clubs in Belgium: Brussels. Captain: Guy Van Middelem. Winner of the 4 Cubes 2023. Gent. Captain: Bert Van Kerckhove. Finalist in 2023, and champion from 2019 to … Continue reading →

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