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  • PrimeTime Backgammon, Jan-Feb

    PrimeTime Backgammon, Jan-Feb

    A special treat is in store for our readers. This issue features the inaugural American Backga... [More...]

    PrimeTime Backgammon, Jan-Feb

Featured Articles

News

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USBGF Masters Divisional Vl

Igor Erovenko is the winner of the sixth USBGF Masters Divisional, defeating … [Read More...]

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USBGF Masters Divisional Vll

Congratulations to Frank Simon, winner of the Masters Divisional VII. Frank … [Read More...]

RalphDesimone

USBGF Advanced Divisional lV

Ralph Desimone has won the fourth Advanced Divisional event. He defeated Michael … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF OLM 2015-03-02
  • Sunshine State Classic Backgammon Tournament
  • USBGF OLM 2015-03-01
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-27
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-25
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-24
  • 3rd Capital Classic Backgammon Championships
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-21
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-19
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-18
  • USBGF Masters Divisional Vl
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-16
  • USBGF OLM 2015-02-15

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USBGF Intermediate Divisional ll

Congratulations to Deborah Ferolito, who has won the Intermediate Divisional ll. … [Read More...]

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Harvey Gillis wins November Online Circuit

USBGF congratulates Harvey Gillis, winner of the November Online Circuit. Harvey … [Read More...]

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PrimeTime Backgammon, Jan-Feb

January-February 2015 Issue of PrimeTime Backgammon By Karen Davis, Managing … [Read More...]

Video Lessons

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Simborg Video Lesson: 2-1 Bearing In Play

2-1 Bearing In Play by Phil Simborg, USBGF Teaching Pro. Enjoy! … [Read More...]

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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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USBGF Online Match

USBGF OLM 2015-03-02

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

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USBGF OLM 2015-03-01

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

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Results

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Sunshine State Classic Backgammon Tournament

SUNSHINE STATE CLASSIC BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT, February 27 - March 1, 2015; Tama, Florida Preliminary results from chicagopoint.comPhoto by Karen DavisOPEN (16): 1-Grant Schneider (VA), 2-Georges Nader (FL); 1LC-Karen Davis (DC). INTERMEDIATE (25): 1-Bob Howayeck (FL), 2-Patty Geoffroy … [Read More...]

Ray Fogerlund

3rd Capital Classic Backgammon Championships

3rd CAPITAL CLASSIC BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS, February 20-22, 2015; Herndon, Virginia From chicagopoint.com   OPEN (34): 1-Ray Fogerlund (NV), 2-Bill Finneran (MD), 3-Sam Ahmed (CA); 1C-Richard Munitz (NY), 2C-John Klein (MD). ADVANCED (43): 1-Gary Koscielny (NY), 2-Norman … [Read More...]

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Texas Backgammon Championships

3rd Texas Backgammon Championships, January 29 - February 1, 2015; San Antonio, Texas   Results from chicagopoint.comCHAMPIONSHIP (87): 1-Chuck Bower (IN), 2-Phil Simborg (IL), 3/4-Joe Freedman (NM) / Dennis Culpepper (VA); Consolation winners: Neil Deutsch (NY) / Gary Fries (VA) / … [Read More...]

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