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News

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David Presser wins October Online Circuit

Congratulations to David Presser who defeated John Graas in the 17-point final … [Read More...]

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USBGF Prime Clubs

The U.S. Backgammon Federation provides gift memberships to local affiliated … [Read More...]

Texas Backgammon Championships

See You Soon at the Texas Backgammon Championships & 2015 USBGF Awards Dinner - … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF OLM 2015-01-30
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  • USBGF Master Point System
  • USBGF OLM 2015-01-27
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  • Simborg Video Lesson: Gammon-Go
  • USBGF OLM 2015-01-20

More News

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USBGF Advanced Divisional lll

Michelle Steinberg has won the third Advanced Divisional, defeating Secil Baysal … [Read More...]

USBGF Board of Directors Election

The USBGF Board of Directors election is now under way. All Premium, Youth, and … [Read More...]

Notice of Upcoming Board of Directors Election

In accordance with the USBGF By-Laws, as cited below, this post provides notice … [Read More...]

Video Lessons

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Simborg Video Lesson: Gammon-Go

Gammon-Go by Phil Simborg, USBGF Teaching Pro. Enjoy! … [Read More...]

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Simborg Video Lesson: Hitting Twice in the Early Game

Hitting Twice in the Early Game by Phil Simborg, USBGF Teaching Pro. Enjoy! … [Read More...]

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Simborg Video Lesson: Chunking Information

Chunking Information by Phil Simborg, USBGF Teaching Pro. Enjoy! … [Read More...]

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USBGF Online Match

USBGF OLM 2015-01-30

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

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USBGF OLM 2015-01-29

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Results

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8th New York Metropolitan Backgammon Open

8th NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BACKGAMMON OPEN, January 8 - 11, 2015; Jersey City, New Jersey   From chicagopoint.comPhoto credit Michelle SteinbergCHAMPIONSHIP (49+17 rebuys): 1-Carter Mattig (IL), 2-Frank Talbot (MI), 3/4Victor Ashkenazi (NJ) / Jim Stutz (CT); 1C-Mike Senkiewicz (NY), … [Read More...]

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California State Backgammon Championship

CALIFORNIA STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, December 5-7, 2014; Los Angeles, California Results from chicagopoint.comOPEN (64): 1-Odis Chenault (CA), 2-Phil Simborg (IL), 3-Khachik Melikyan (Armenia), 4/5-Jerry Jabagchourian (CA) / Peter Wisniewski (CA); 1C-Justin Nunez (CA), 2C-Art … [Read More...]

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Las Vegas Open Backgammon Tournament

Las Vegas Open Backgammon Tournament, November 19-23, 2014; Las Vegas, Nevada Results from chicagopoint.com  CHAMPIONSHIP (88+34 rebuys): 1-Akiko Yazawa (Japan), 2-Kit Woolsey (CA), 3/4-Doug Mayfield (CA) / Matt Reklaitis (MA). 1C Dennis Culpepper (VA) 2C-Walter Busato (Germany), … [Read More...]

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