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  • 4 Cubes Thriller in Brussels

    As 4 Cubes 2023 title holder, the team of Brussels had the advantage of hosting the final of BGFed.be interclub competition, the much-coveted 4 Cubes. On Friday the 17th of January, Tennis Club ‘Le Roseau’ was the scene of an epic battle against Ghent, winner of the semi-final. 3 rounds of 4 players against 4 in 7-point matches (12 encounters, first to 7 to win) were completed in the evening.

    The first round ended 2-2 with wins from Steven Hoeylaerts (Ghent) against Guy Van Middelem, from Bert Van Kerckhove (Ghent) against Paul van Dijke, Itzhak Solsky (Brussels) against Firat Tekil and Kristoffer De Weert (Brussels) against Geert Van der Stricht.

    The second round was again 2-2 (making it 4-4) with Steven beating Itzhak, Guy wins vs Geert, Bert wins vs Kristoffer, Paul wins vs Firat. The third round started around 11.00 PM and quickly Ghent was leading 4-6 (Geert beating Paul, Firat winning vs Guy) looming at the trophy.  But in a desperate effort to avoid bitterness, Brussels managed to come back at 6-6 (Kristoffer wins vs Steven and Itzhak wins narrowly vs Bert).

    After midnight, it was all up for the last decisive encounter, a multiple consultation match to 5 points. It went double-pass (0-1 for Ghent), double-pass (0-2), double-pass (1-2), double-take – redouble-take and at the end, Kristoffer (Brussels) secured the 4 points, the match, and the encounter. Brussels’ dreams and joy, keeping the 4 Cubes, contrasted with Ghent’s nightmare and despair but a bottle of champagne brought both teams together around 01.30 in the middle of the night. See you this year for another final, who will take the gauntlet ?
    – Guy Van Middelem

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

    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 yet been found. At the end of January 2024, the club will have to move out.

    Please consider signing this petition to try and keep this venue as the meeting point of the Backgammon Club Ghent.

    https://petitie.be/petitions/red-de-union-sandeman

    Thank you for your support!

  • 4 Cubes 2023: Triumph Against the Odds

    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 redemption. They were determined to avenge their heartbreaking loss in the previous year’s final against Ghent and secure their club’s first-ever championship trophy.

    However, their opponents from Ghent, led by captain Geert Van der Stricht and comprising Robin Bilderbeek, Johan Huyck, Marc van Damme, and Bert Van Kerckhove, were no pushovers. With most of them representing our national BGFed.be Red Beavers team, they were the heavy favorites.

    The duel took place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the beautiful Sandeman clubhouse in Ghent. The tone was set in the initial round of the duel, where Brussels found themselves trailing 4-1 in a race to 8 points. At this point, it appeared as though a one-sided contest was on the horizon, with the prospect of a quick exit back home looming over Brussels. But in true Brussels fashion, their indomitable fighting spirit kicked in, and they managed to level the score at 5-5 after the second round.

    The pivotal decider round, Round 3, would determine the fate of the championship. Guy and Paul secured relatively comfortable victories, yielding a Brussels advantage of 5-7, with only one point needed. However, Paulus and Ithzak faced tough opposition, resulting in a 7-7 draw. The fate of the championship came down to the clash between Kristoffer and Bert.

    For a moment, the outlook appeared uncertain for Brussels, but momentum swung in their favor at just the right time. Kristoffer, battling the clock, fought valiantly and clinched the match with a 7-4 score. With a hard-fought 7-8 victory, Brussels seized the coveted trophy, and the celebrations during the after-party lasted well into the night.

    The 4 Cubes 2023 final team from Brussels proudly showing the 4 trophy after their victory in the Sandeman in Ghent: Kristoffer, Ithzak, Paulus, Guy and Paul. (Photo GVdS)

    We invite you to join us for the presentation of the 4 Cubes at the weekly Brussels evening, hosted at the ‘Black Beard’ (Lakensestraat 166 Rue de Laeken, 1000 Brussels) on Thursday, November 2nd, at approximately 6:15 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

    Warm regards,

    Guy Van Middelem

  • 4 Cubes 2015: Deciding match Gent – Brugge tonight

    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 be three teams with three encounters won and one lost: Brugge, Brussels, and Gent. In that case, the triple tie will be broken according to Article 6 in the rules (page 6 in the tournament book). The result depends on the number of matches won: If Gent wins 5-4 or 6-3, it’s still Brugge who will be champion. However, if Gent wins 7-2 or more, then Gent will be the final winner.

    Good luck to both teams!

    The 4 Cubes 2015 referee committee

  • 9th Gent Open: Results

    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 of Gent Open 2014
No.  PNo.  Name                       Score
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  1.   10  Luc Palmans                 6.0
  2.    3  Pierre Viau                 5.0
       12  Paulus van Rooijen          5.0
       13  Guy Van Middelem            5.0
       20  Rogier van Gemert           5.0
       23  Johan Segers                5.0
  7.    1  Dirk Laureyssens            4.0
        4  Rinus Feldman               4.0
        7  Bert Van Kerckhove          4.0
       14  Marius Hentea               4.0
       15  Toon Van Herreweghen        4.0
       17  Johan Vervust               4.0
 13.    8  Geert Van der Stricht       3.0
       16  Line Vandamme               3.0
       19  Marc Steyvers               3.0
       21  Louis Jeannin               3.0
       22  Kristoffer De Weert         3.0
       24  Johan Brisaert              3.0
 19.    2  Paul van Dijke              2.0
        5  Fakri Salasi                2.0
        6  Nardy Pillards              2.0
       11  Akbar Soltani               2.0
       18  Peter Allemeersch           2.0
 24.    9  Sofie Brisaert              1.0

Tournament Results Table after round 7 of Gent Open 2014
 nr Name                       R1   R2   R3   R4   R5   R6   R7
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 1 Dirk Laureyssens           +13  +17  +10  +3   -12  -4   -20
 2 Paul van Dijke             -14  -16  -11  +18  +9   -17  -22
 3 Pierre Viau                +15  +21  +14  -1   +13  -10  +4
 4 Rinus Feldman              +16  -14  -17  +9   +19  +1   -3
 5 Fakri Salasi               -17  -13  -15  +22  +18  -8   -16
 6 Nardy Pillards             +18  -20  -19  +16  -21  -24  -
 7 Bert Van Kerckhove         +19  +23  +20  -10  +14  -12  -13
 8 Geert Van der Stricht      -20  -18  +22  -24  +11  +5   -23
 9 Sofie Brisaert             -21  +15  -23  -4   -2   -19  -11
10 Luc Palmans                +22  +24  -1   +7   +23  +3   +12
11 Akbar Soltani              -23  -19  +2   -15  -8   -22  +9
12 Paulus van Rooijen         -24  +22  +18  +19  +1   +7   -10
13 Guy Van Middelem           -1   +5   +24  +20  -3   +21  +7
14 Marius Hentea              +2   +4   -3   +21  -7   -20  +19
15 Toon Van Herreweghen       -3   -9   +5   +11  +24  -23  +21
16 Line Vandamme              -4   +2   -21  -6   -22  +18  +5
17 Johan Vervust              +5   -1   +4   -23  -20  +2   +24
18 Peter Allemeersch          -6   +8   -12  -2   -5   -16  +
19 Marc Steyvers              -7   +11  +6   -12  -4   +9   -14
20 Rogier van Gemert          +8   +6   -7   -13  +17  +14  +1
21 Louis Jeannin              +9   -3   +16  -14  +6   -13  -15
22 Kristoffer De Weert        -10  -12  -8   -5   +16  +11  +2
23 Johan Segers               +11  -7   +9   +17  -10  +15  +8
24 Johan Brisaert             +12  -10  -13  +8   -15  +6   -17

  • Gent Open 2013 Results

    ahcgjcadHi 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 the tournament below.

    See you all again next year!

    Bert (more…)

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

    Friday, September 21, 2012
    café Cambrinus Dorpstraat 25, 3500 Hasselt (more…)

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

    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. (more…)

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

    Koninklijke Academie Union Sandeman, Gent, Friday, May 11, 2012 (more…)

  • Michel Lamote wins 7th Ghent Backgammon Open 2012

    Report by tournament director Bert Van Kerckhove.

    Michel Lamote, Bert Van Kerckhove
    Michel Lamote (L) and Bert Van Kerckhove (R)

    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 match plus 12 seconds per move). (more…)