Category Archives: Tournaments

Gent Open XVI

On April 22nd the Gent Open XVI attracted 25 players over 3 categories: 8 masters, 8 intermediates and 9 beginners battled it out for 7 rounds of 7 point matches at the premises of K.A. Union Sandeman.  In the masters, … Continue reading

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Belgian Backgammon Beach Day

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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Gent Open Backgammon XVI: April 22, 2023

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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Vlissingen Blitz Masters International Backgammon Tournament, January 14-15, 2023

Wrapping up the Vlissingen Blitz Masters International Backgammon Tournament that took place January 14-15, 2023, in the Fletcher Hotel, Vlissingen (NL). 10 different nationalities were present. Live stream replays and final with XG analysis and commentary by Michel Lamote Live … Continue reading

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Gent Open Backgammon XV

On Sunday November 20th the fifteenth edition of the Gent Open Backgammon tournament was held at the premises of the Union Sandeman, home location of the Ghent Backgammon club. 7 rounds of 7-point matches had to be played during this … Continue reading

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BGFed.be members perform well at 22nd Città di Jesolo tournament

Jesolo is a luxurious bathing resort in the vicinity of Venice. The tournament is set in the pleasant Atlantico Hotel, where backgammon players are offered a wonderful deal: 85€ for a comfortable room with sea view and a three course … Continue reading

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Michel Lamote reaches final of Swedish Open 2022

The 40th Swedish Open was played in Stockholm between 30 June and 3 July 2022. The field in the Champions Division contained exactly 100 players, many of whom saw this event as preparation for the upcoming World Championship in Monaco … Continue reading

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Leuven Open 2020 cancelled

We’ve been thinking hard and long about this one: another venue, another tournament format, etc. But in the end we see no other option. Sometimes, it’s just better to pass than to play on and risk a gammon. So, for … Continue reading

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Results Brussels Friendly 99

Dear backgammon friends and/or Backgammon Club Brussels members, For the first time since 3 months, we played live backgammon again with Brussels Friendly 99 on Friday the 3rd of July, 16 participants. Guy won 4 out of 4. Chantal, Ithzak, … Continue reading

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Tournaments etc. postponed/cancelled (2)

Due to the measures to limit the propagation of the COVID-19 virus, the following live backgammon activities are postponed or cancelled: Leuven Monthly (Friday, April 24) 4 Cubes rounds 2 & 3 (Sunday, April 26) Brussels Friendly 100 (Friday, May … Continue reading

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