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4 Cubes : This is Belgium

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Johan

On Friday, June 16, the Brussels team went to Leuven for the annual 4 Cubes encounter. The Bxl team consisted of a Francophone and a Neerlandophone Bruxellois, a Hungarian and a Dutchman (they left the Greek at home). The home … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2017 — Round 2

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Johan

Results of Round 2 of the 4 Cubes 2017, played in April: Brussels vs Leuven I : 9-3 Gent vs Brugge : 7-5 Leuven II : Bye For detailed results and standings, please check the tournament book (link in the … Continue reading →

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Nordic Open 2017

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Johan

Tournament website (including a link to the livestream) Detailed results BGFed.be spelers at the Nordic Open: Champion division: Michel Lamote, Maurits Pino. In the main bracket, Michel lost his first match against Tilman Söhnchen. In the fighters’ bracket, he defeated Michihito … Continue reading →

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Technical issue rating list resolved

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Johan

The technical problem that prevented last weekend’s update of the rating list has been resolved. Tomorrow’s update will span a two-week period, from March 12 to March 26. — Johan PS (In case you’re interested): The match results have been … Continue reading →

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Rating update temporarily unavailable

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Johan

Due to a technical issue, the rating update cannot be done for the moment. Your match results are still being recorded as usual, and the rating list with results up to March 12 is still available. I believe I know … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2017 – Round 1

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Johan

The results of Round 1 of the 4 Cubes 2017, played on Friday, February 17: Brugge vs Brussels : 9-3 Leuven 1 vs Leuven Cubers 2 : 4-8 Gent : bye For detailed results, please check the rating list or … Continue reading →

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1st Belgium Backgammon Championship 3-point matches

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends & BGFed.be members, Save the date – on Sunday the 26th of February at 10.00 hours : 1st Belgium Backgammon Championship 3-point matches Format depending on the number of participants : presumably Swiss tournament with everybody playing … Continue reading →

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Leuven Monthly replaces 4th Friday

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Johan

In December 2016, the Backgammon Club Leuven launched a survey to know more about its players’ preferences. Thirty-eight people responded. Following up, the club decided to change the format of its 4th Friday tournament series: the Leuven Monthly was born. … Continue reading →

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Belgian 3-point Match Championship 2017 on Sunday, February 26, at Longchamp’s

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Johan

On Sunday, February 26, BGFed.be will organize the first Belgian 3-point Match Championship. Venue: Longchamp Tennis Club, chaussée de Waterloo 836, 1180 Brussels. Starting time: 10:00. Format: to be decided. Most probably Swiss. Tournament director: Guy Van Middelem (T 0032 … Continue reading →

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Video BIC 2016 final – with live commentary and analysis

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Johan

This is the second and last 13-point match of the BIC 2016 final between Sassan Kashanian and Walter Meuwis. The match was played on December 16, 2016, at Longchamp’s, Uccle (Brussels). Live commentary: Michel Lamote and Geert Van der Stricht … Continue reading →

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