Tag Archives: Ghent

Save the Union-Sandeman, venue of the Backgammon Club Ghent

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Johan

The K.A. Union-Sandeman vzw, a thriving bridge, billiards, and backgammon club, is being evicted from its premises by the city of Ghent after 42 years of rent. The city of Ghent promised to find a solution, but one has not … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2023: Triumph Against the Odds

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Johan

In the wake of their thrilling semi-final victory against Leuven in Spring, the Brussels team, led by captain Guy Van Middelem and featuring Kristoffer De Weert, Ithzak Solsky, Paul van Dijke, and Paulus van Rooijen, had their sights set on … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2015: Deciding match Gent – Brugge tonight

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Johan

Tonight, the last encounter in the 4 Cubes 2015 tournament takes place, Gent vs Brugge. If Brugge wins, then it will have won all encounters and it will become “Belgium’s Best Backgammon Club 2015”. If Gent wins, then there will … Continue reading →

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9th Gent Open: Results

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Johan

Hi all, The 9th Gent Open took place on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Congratulations to the winners Luc (masters), Pierre (intermediate) and Sofie (beginners). See you all at the 10th edition next year! Kind regards, Bert Ranking after round 7 … Continue reading →

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Gent Open 2013 Results

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Johan

Hi All, Thank you all for participating in the 8th Gent Open (March 22, 2013). Congratulations to the 5 winners and to Sassan in particular for snatching the trophy. The match results are all added to Bigelo. Complete results of … Continue reading →

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4 Cubes 2012, Round 4 : Hasselt vs. Gent, 3-6

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Johan

Friday, September 21, 2012 café Cambrinus Dorpstraat 25, 3500 Hasselt

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4 Cubes 2012, Round 3: Gent – Brugge, 5-4

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Johan

On Tuesday, June 26, Gent received Brugge for the 3rd round of the 4 Cubes 2012. Location: Koninklijke Academie Union-Sandeman, Kantienberg 5, 3000 Gent.

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4 Cubes 2012, Round 2: Gent – Brussels 6-3

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Johan

Koninklijke Academie Union Sandeman, Gent, Friday, May 11, 2012

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Michel Lamote wins 7th Ghent Backgammon Open 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Johan

Report by tournament director Bert Van Kerckhove. In total 17 players showed up for the 7th edition of the Gent Open Backgammon tournament. The tournament format was 7 rounds Swiss, matches to 7 points, with clock (Bronstein, 12 minutes per … Continue reading →

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