Author Archives: Johan

Save the Union-Sandeman, venue of the Backgammon Club Ghent

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Johan

The K.A. Union-Sandeman vzw, a thriving bridge, billiards, and backgammon club, is being evicted from its premises by the city of Ghent after 42 years of rent. The city of Ghent promised to find a solution, but one has not … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in November

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Johan

Congratulations to the club of Brussels, winner of the 4 Cubes 2023! Club gatherings Brugge: alternatingly on Thursday or Friday evening, Sports bar Extra Time, Nijverheidsstraat 113, 8310 Assebroek. Contact: Line Vandamme, linevandamme@gmail.com Brussels: every Thursday evening at 18h15, at The Black … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2023: Triumph Against the Odds

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Johan

In the wake of their thrilling semi-final victory against Leuven in Spring, the Brussels team, led by captain Guy Van Middelem and featuring Kristoffer De Weert, Ithzak Solsky, Paul van Dijke, and Paulus van Rooijen, had their sights set on … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in October

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Johan

Congratulations to Johan Brisaert, winner and organizer of the 1st Belgian Backgammon Beach Day! Club gatherings Brugge: alternatingly on Thursday or Friday evening, Sports bar Extra Time, Nijverheidsstraat 113, 8310 Assebroek. Contact: Line Vandamme, linevandamme@gmail.com Brussels: every Thursday evening at 18h15, … Continue reading →

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Successful and Enjoyable 1st Belgian Backgammon Beach Day

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Johan

The first edition of the Belgian Backgammon Beach Day took place on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Hotel-Restaurant Villa Marie-Joseph, Westende, a few blocks away from the beach. Sixteen players were treated on delicious breakfast and lunch while playing seven … Continue reading →

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14th Leuven Backgammon Open, Sunday 12 Nov 2023

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Johan

The 14h Leuven Open will take place on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Squash Club De Vaart, Kolonel Begaultlaan 15, 3012 Leuven. This is the same venue as the one for the Leuven Monthly tournaments but it is different from … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Vlissingen Blitz Masters

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Johan

Paulus van Rooijen invites you to participate in three exciting tournaments in two days: On Saturday January 13, 2024: 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: Bert, Johan S. and Maurits book important victories

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Johan

In Level 4, Bert Van Kerckhove and Johan Segers awaited the winners of the Level 5 duels Guy Van Middelem and Itzhak Solsky. In Level 5, Maurits Pino and Alain Chif played their Barrage duel. Based on recent Performance Rating … Continue reading →

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In memoriam Johan Swyngedouw

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Johan

Johan Swyngedouw, an active member of the Backgammon Club Brugge, passed a way a few days ago. His lively and joyful presence will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family. Obituary: [web | pdf].

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BIC 2023 decided by exciting tie-break match

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Johan

In the past, the Belgian Individual Championship was a year long gruelling contest with long matches. Maybe too gruelling, and some regular participants lacked the motivation and dropped out. The lockdown gave the final blow to this project. But there … Continue reading →

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