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Souvenirs from Budapest

As the countdown to the European Team Championship starts, I picked some of the photos taken during last year’s edition in Budapest to share with you. The European Championship starts on 20 October in Helsingør, Denmark. Good luck to the … Continue reading

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Croatia is European champion, Belgium finishes 6th

In the 7th round: Belgium-Italy 2-2 Belgium was on shared 4th-5th place after 6 rounds but, because of the other results, the team would have needed to win all four matches in order to qualify for the final 4. Semi-finals: Croatia beats … Continue reading

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Today in Budapest

4th round: Belgium-Hungary 2-2 5th round: Belgium-Croatia 2-2 In the 6th round, starting at 22:30, Belgium takes on tournament leader Denmark. Geert’s match is webstreamed at www.twitch.TV/etbc2015 Ranking after 5 rounds: 1. Denmark 15 2. Italy 14 3. Croatia 12 … 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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Picture of the Belgium Team

From top left : Maurits Pino, Walter Meuwis, Alain Chif, Guy Van Middelem (captain) and Luc Palmans. From bottom left : Zsolt Tasnadi, Geert Van der Stricht and Michel Lamote.

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First impressions from Budapest (by Luc P.)

Belgium participates at the 2nd European Backgammon Team Championship in Budapest, Hungary.  The team consists of : Guy Van Middelem (captain), Alain Chif, Michel Lamote,  Walter Meuwis, Luc Palmans, Maurits Pino, Zsolt Tasnadi and Geert Van der Stricht.  Luc Palmans … Continue reading

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Europen Backgammon Championship 2015 in Budapest

Update, Friday 18/9 noon, Guy: Round 1: the Belgium team is Bye. This is counted as a “3-1” victory. Update, Friday 18/9 morning, Guy: Intermediate : Zsolt 3/5, Maurits 4/5, Alain out. Masters : Walter and Luc out, Guy in … Continue reading

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Budapest hosts European Team Championship 2015

From five candidate cities, the Executive Board of the European Backgammon Federation (EUBGF) selected Budapest to host the 2nd European Backgammon Team Championship in 2015. The event will be held from 18 to 20 September, together with a Budapest Open … Continue reading

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