Author Archives: Johan

Red Beaver League Final: Geert takes advantage of Marc’s offday

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Johan

The Final of the Red Beaver League was looked forward to with much anticipation. Insiders expected smooth sailing for Marc Van Damme, as he had scored amazing PRs in his Level 1 duel. Geert Van der Stricht, however, has years … Continue reading →

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Belgian Backgammon Beach Day

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Johan

Sunday, September 10, 2023 Playing schedule 09:00 Welcome, breakfast & coffee/tea10:00 Rounds 1 to 313:30 Sandwiches and soup14:30 Rounds 4 to 719:00 Prize ceremony Registration Registration fee: 30 euro. To be paid by bank transfer to Johan BrisaertBE58 3101 2364 5279Please mention your … Continue reading →

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WBGF 2023 Team Championship: Players Wanted for Belgium’s Red Beavers

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Johan

The WBGF 2023 Team Championship will take place in Skopje on August, 21-23. Please see the flyer as well as the regulations. The Red Beavers, Belgium’s national backgammon team, plan to participate. Needed are at least 4 and preferably 5 … Continue reading →

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Introducing Access

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Johan

Can our opponent really think they could use the space left behind our checkers as their own personal dumpster? Is that even a safe approach? Or are they in for some shocking surprises? Read all about it (and more!) in … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2023: Ghent’s challenger is known

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Johan

Today, Sunday, March 5, Brussels received Leuven in a duel for the right to challenge Gent, holder of the 4 Cubes since 2019. Play took place in one of the bridge rooms of the Royal Orée in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe. Brussels had … Continue reading →

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Live Backgammon in March

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Johan

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 Wednesday evening at 18h15, at The Black Beard — La Barbe Noire, Lakensestraat 166 Rue de Laeken, Brussels 1000 Ghent: … Continue reading →

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Gent Open Backgammon XVI: April 22, 2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Johan

Dear Backgammon friend, I’d like to invite you to participate in the 16th edition of the Gent Open Backgammon tournament which will take place on Saturday April 22, 2023, from 10:00 to 23:00, in the K.A. Club Union Sandeman, Kantienberg … Continue reading →

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Brussels Backgammon Club: New Venue

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Johan

The Brussels Backgammon Club is happy to welcome you in their new venue: The Black Beard — La Barbe NoireLakensestraat 166 Rue de LaekenBrussels 1000 https://goo.gl/maps/s8eexPekSUwuKExt9 Everybody welcome for a live game in a friendly atmosphere every Wednesday evening starting … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Marc, Maurits and Nick book important victories

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Johan

The Red Beaver League season is getting into its final stages. In Level 1, Marc Van Damme slaughtered Michel Lamote 10-2 while in the Level 5 barrage duel, Maurits Pino came back from 2-4 down against Alain Chif to win … Continue reading →

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Red Beaver League: Brutal Reversal of Fortune for Robin

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Johan

On Tuesday 20 December 2022, Robin Bilderbeek and I (Michel Lamote) met at the Sandeman to play the opening three matches of our Level 2 duel (TR: Geert Van der Stricht). I started off well by narrowly winning M1 (7-6), … Continue reading →

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