Author Archives: Michel Lamote

Michel shares 1st prize at BMS(UK) event.

Like I said before, I enjoy participating at BMS(UK) events.  Since all matches are recorded, transcribed and analysed by the tournament organiser, you can get a pretty accurate idea of your playing performance without the hassle of having to record … Continue reading

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Brugge BC wins the 4 Cubes 2015

Although losing to Ghent 5-4, Brugge was able to take the Four Cubes home.  Losing to Ghent meant that three clubs were tied at first place with 3 encounters won and one lost. To break the tie, the ancient Four … Continue reading

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BMS Belgium successfully launched.

(BMS : Backgammon Master Series) As I mentioned in a previous article (Bragging Rights), the idea to record matches and use the achieved PR’s to list players according to playing strength comes from Rick Janowski. He founded the BMAB some … Continue reading

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Walter Meuwis consolidates BMAB Master (Class 3) grading.

The following was posted by Rick Janowski on Facebook :BREAKING NEWS: GRANDMASTER AND MASTER TITLE UPGRADES Thomas Kristensen (Denmark) and Walter Meuwis (Belgium) achieved upgrades to Grandmaster (Class 2) and Master (Class 3) respectively, by virtue of their performances at … Continue reading

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Bert becomes Dutch Champion in Den Bosch (NL)

With four consecutive wins in 11-point matches Bert Van Kerckhove won the Nederlands Kampioenschap.  This result is that more amazing since Bert also won the Rotterdam Super Sunday the previous weekend.  Two tournament wins on Dutch soil in less than … Continue reading

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Some questions for … Geert Dooms.

  M : Hallo Geert.  Proficiat met je overwinning in BIC D2.  Je streed op de Brugge Backgammon Day in februari ook tot op het laatste moment mee voor de overwinning.  Toch twee opmerkelijke resultaten in 1 jaar tijd.  Bovendien … Continue reading

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BIC 2015 : Geert Dooms now tied 1-1 with Alain Chif.

With the new format of BIC 2015, competitors in both second divisions also have a chance to become BIC champion.  For that they have to win their division, win a tie against the other winner and then eliminate two players … Continue reading

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Bragging rights.

In many sports, the player who consistently wins will be considered the best player.  Few will dispute that Ronnie O’Sullivan is a better snooker player than Marco Fu or that Magnus Carlsen is a better chess player than … eh … Continue reading

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Sense and sensibility (Luc reports from Budapest)

As I mentioned in my first report, Friday morning I visited the new playing room. It’s a very nice place, well suited for the occasion. I repeat that the hotel is an excellent venue for such a tournament and the … Continue reading

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Great start for Belgium Backgammon Team

1st round : Belgium – … 3-1 (bye) 2nd round : Belgium – Austria 3-1 3rd round : Belgium – Greece : 2-2 With 8/12 we have a 66% result.  An excellent start!

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