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Bert and Robin wrap up Autumn Series.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Michel Lamote

In just under 2 months, Bert Van Kerckhove and Robin Bilderbeek completed a series of ten 7-point matches.  They played these matches during the weekly club evening at the Sandeman, the home of Ghent BC.  This series of matches is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Michel Lamote

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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Rating update November 15: higher and higher…

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Johan

The butcher from Bruges has struck again: 1854.13 is Belgium’s current backgammon rating. Michel or machine? Lucky Lamote? Hopefully he’ll tell us some of his tricks during the lunch lecture at the 7th Leuven Open. Or has he been bitten … Continue reading →

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Brugge BC wins the 4 Cubes 2015

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Michel Lamote

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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Bert becomes Dutch Champion in Den Bosch (NL)

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Michel Lamote

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.

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Michel Lamote

  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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4 Cubes: Brugge beats Brussels in convincing fashion 0-9 (!)

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Michel Lamote

Michel, Guy and Paul scored 3 out of 3 against Leonidas, Zsolt and Maurits.  Surprisingly, Brussels player Alain Chif decided to watch proceedings from the sidelines. Brugge is now top contender for the 2015 BIC trophy. M

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Migration to a different provider caused website to be down for a day

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Johan

As some of you have noticed, the website has been down for a bit over a day, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening. I apologize for any inconvenience caused and I thank you for your patience. This downtime occurred when … Continue reading →

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Bert Van Kerckhove is successful at 4th Zandvoort Open.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Michel Lamote

The yearly tournament at Zandvoort-aan-zee is held in a spacious pavilion situated on a broad beach.  On beautiful days the sea breeze can waft through the pavilion and on chillier days, the pavilion can be closed off with canvas.  In … Continue reading →

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Equity for dummies.

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Michel Lamote

The word blunder is conventionally used in backgammon to indicate a checker play or cube action mistake which costs 0,100 or more in equity.  What does this mean? Equity Those of us who use eXtremeGammon as a learning tool are … Continue reading →

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