Category Archives: Tournaments

BGFed.be represents Brussels in the European Intercity tournament in Paris

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Johan

Players from London, Berlin & Moscow joined Paris & 7 BGFed.be members on Friday the 31st of May for the 3rd Intercity week-end. Great organizer Ibrahima Guillard welcomes everybody with drinks ‘à volonté’ and we enjoyed nice lunches & dinners. … Continue reading →

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Backgammon tournament in Uccle on Friday, May 3

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends, Under the auspices of BGFed.be, Cyrus Parastar organizes a backgammon evening on Friday the 3th of May at 19.45 hours. Take care, the location is : Tennis Club ‘le Roseau’, rue du Roseau 60 – 1180 Brussels … Continue reading →

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Lentekampioenschap Brisaert vs De Weert

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Johan

Wat voorafging: nadat ik in de herst Kristoffer in zijn geboortedorp Kester in een millimeterspurt geklopt had met 5 – 4, waarna zijn vader prompt verhuisde naar een ander dorp, en ik daarna op een donkere winteravond aan de poorten … Continue reading →

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Annotated, commented video of Michel Lamote’s final of the Merit Montenegro 2019 on YouTube

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Johan

Alas, it wasn’t meant to be for Michel Lamote, at least this time. The final between him and Bakar Matikashvili (Georgia) of the 4th Merit Open International Backgammon Championship played on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Hotel Splendid, Budva, Montenegro, … Continue reading →

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Michel Lamote in the final of the 4th Merit Open in Montenegro

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Johan

Today at 14:00, Michel Lamote will play the final of the Main Tournament of the 4th Merit Open in Budva, Montenegro, against Bakar Matikashvili (Georgia). If Michel wins the 17 point match, he will have to win a second one, … Continue reading →

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First national trophy for Dan Pascu

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Johan

The 3rd Belgium Championship 3-point matches, played on Saturday the 9th of February in the Arena in Wavre, crowned Dan Pascu, from Turnhout, beating – rather easily 2-0 – Kristoffer De Weert in a one-sided final. Ten participants played a … Continue reading →

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3rd Belgian Championship 3-Point Matches

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Johan

Dear backgammon friends, BGFed.be kindly invites you to the 3rd Belgium Championship 3-point matches, at least 14 rounds, on Saturday the 9th of February 2019, in the Arena, avenue Pasteur 2A – 1300 Wavre, very easy parking. See all info … Continue reading →

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10th Leuven Open – 30 Participants and a Triple Winner

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Johan

10th Leuven Open – 30 Participants and a Triple Winner

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10th Leuven Open, Sun 11 Nov 2018

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Johan

10th Leuven Backgammon Open, Sun 11 Nov 2018

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Sonja Custers becomes Beginners World Champion in Monte Carlo.

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Michel Lamote

Four consecutive victories (9-point matches + 11-point final) gave Sonja Custers (Leuven BC) the title of World Champion (!) in the Beginners Division. The final against a female player from Russia was a particularly tense affair. Sonja was able to … Continue reading →

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