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  • PrimeTime BG Summer 2020

    PrimeTime BG Summer 2020

    Much of our Summer issue is devoted to online tournaments, after cancellation of this year’s live ABT. John O’Hagan, #9 Giant for 2019, graces the cover, in honor of his ... [More...]

    PrimeTime BG Summer 2020

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2020 - Beginners 31

Bray’s Learning Curve: Every Play Matters

Unlimited Games. How should Red play … [Read More...]

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USBGF August Womens Monthly

Congratulations to Marcela Pelagatti, winner of the USBGF August Womens Monthly. … [Read More...]

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2020 Tournament of Champions

Congratulations to Art Benjamin, winner of the USBGF 2020 Tournament of … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-25
  • Bray’s Learning Curve: Every Play Matters
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-24
  • ABT ONLINE! – WILD WEST SHOOTOUT BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-23
  • USBGF August Womens Monthly
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-22
  • 2020 Tournament of Champions
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-21
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-20
  • USBGF OLM 2020-09-19
  • USBGF Advanced Divisional XCIII
  • Bray’s Learning Curve: Always have a game plan

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USBGF Advanced Divisional XCIII

Congratulations to Charles Denison, winner of the Advanced Divisional XCIII. … [Read More...]

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Bray’s Learning Curve: Always have a game plan

Unlimited Games. How should Red play … [Read More...]

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2020 Vietor Cup

Congratulations to Joe Russell, winner of the 2020 Vietor Cup. Twenty-eight … [Read More...]

Featured Videos

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Simborg Video Lesson: Deliberate practice in the Early Game.

Simborg Video Lesson: Deliberate Practice Exercise in the Early Game. Featured content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth, & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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Simborg Video Lesson: Early Game by Stick

USBGF Teaching Pro Phil Simborg video lesson: Early Game by Stick. Featured content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth, & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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Simborg Video Lesson: Mid Point Stand Off

USBGF Teaching Pro Phil Simborg video lesson: Mid Point Stand Off. Featured content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth, & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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USBGF Online Match

USBGF OLM 2020-09-25

Check out the USBGF Online Match, and cast your vote for today’s play!

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USBGF OLM 2020-09-24

Check out the USBGF Online Match, and cast your vote for today’s play!

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Results

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ABT ONLINE! – WILD WEST SHOOTOUT BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT

ABT ONLINE! – WILD WEST SHOOTOUT BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT, September 24-27, 2020; GridGammon.com - Results from chicagopoint.com OPEN GUNSLINGER ABT ONLINE (58): 1-Ryan Rebelo (Canada), 2-Alex Toth (WA), 3/9-Cary Hoarty (OH) / David Kettler (TX) / Roberto Litzenberger (VA) / Michael Neagu ( … [Read More...]

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ABT ONLINE! – USBGF BACKGAMMON SUMMER FINALE

ABT ONLINE! - USBGF BACKGAMMON SUMMER FINALE, September 11-13, 2020; BackgammonGalaxy.com, GridGammon.com - Updated Results from chicagopoint.com CHAMPIONSHIP (28): 1-Art Benjamin (CA), 2/4-Cary Hoarty (OH) / Irina Litzenberger (VA) / Brian Lonergan (LA); 1LC-Michael Neagu (Canada). ADVANCED … [Read More...]

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VIKING BACKGAMMON CLASSIC

VIKING BACKGAMMON CLASSIC, September 2-7, 2020; BackgammonGalaxy.com Results from chicagopoint.com GRAND CRYSTAL BEAVER XXI (20): 1-Jeremy Bagai (CA), 2-Alex Toth (WA), 3/4-Roberto Litzenberger (VA) / Michael Neagu (Canada). EARLY RAVEN (25): 1-Adrian Nedelcu (Austria/IL), 2-David Hanold … [Read More...]

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