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  • PrimeTime BG Spring 2018

    PrimeTime BG Spring 2018

    In this issue we celebrate Paul Magriel, backgammon’s great pioneer, who died untimely on... [More...]

    PrimeTime BG Spring 2018

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USBGF Intermediate Divisional XXXIX

Congratulations to Jeffrey Cunningham, winner of the Intermediate Divisional … [Read More...]

And then there were FOUR – Meet the USBGF Inter-Club Championships Semifinalists!

Who will make it to the finals???? Semifinal Matches...   South … [Read More...]

Chicago vs St. Louis – IT IS ON BABY!!

Chicago Bar Point (David Stein) vs St. Louis Backgammon (Gerry … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF OLM 2018-04-21
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  • USBGF Intermediate Divisional XXXIX
  • US OPEN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
  • USBGF OLM 2018-04-14
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  • And then there were FOUR – Meet the USBGF Inter-Club Championships Semifinalists!
  • USBGF OLM 2018-04-10

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January 2018 Online Circuit

Congratulations to Michael Neagu, winner of the USBGF 2018 January Monthly … [Read More...]

Austin vs New York City – IT IS ON!!

Sunday April 8 - 10:00AM  Eastern GridGammon   Austin Backgammon … [Read More...]

Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship May 10-13 — Enjoy the Convenience of Registering Online!

The Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship will be held May 10 - 13. It is … [Read More...]

Featured Videos

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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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Simborg Video Lesson: Bearing off against 1 Checker, Deliberate Practice Techniques

USBGF Teaching Pro Phil Simborg Video Lesson: Bearing off against 1 Checker using Deliberate Practice. Featured content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth, & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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USBGF Online Match

USBGF OLM 2018-04-21

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

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USBGF OLM 2018-04-20

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

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Results

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US OPEN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

US OPEN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, April 11-15, 2018; Las Vegas, Nevada - Preliminary Results from chicagopoint.com Photo credit: Tara Mendicino CHAMPIONSHIP (96+46 rebuys): 1-Neil Kazaross, 2-Roberto Litzenberger, 3/4-Steve Sax / Richard Sweetman; 1C-Bob Glass, 2C-Chris Knapp, 3C/4C-Ron Rubin … [Read More...]

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24th ANNUAL OHIO STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS

24th ANNUAL OHIO STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS, March 16-18, 2018; Cleveland, Ohio - Preliminary Results from chicagopoint.com OPEN (40): 1-Dmitriy Obukhov (MI), 2-Ricky Griggs (MI); 1C-Mike Valliere (PA), 2C-Karen Davis (FL), 3C/4C-Mary Hickey (OH) / Marcy Kossar (MD). ADVANCED (42): … [Read More...]

March 12 Update – USBGF Inter-Club Championships

The brackets can be seen here: http://usbgf.org/trny/drawsheets/?trny=411 Round 1 Complete Twin Cities Backgammon (Jeff Spencer) defeated New England Backgammon Club (Rich Sweetman) South Florida Backgammon Club (Stacy Turner) defeated Northern Virginia Backgammon Club (Gary … [Read More...]

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