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  • PrimeTime BG Fall 2017

    PrimeTime BG Fall 2017

    We have some great content to share with you in this issue. Joe Russell, Chairman of the USBGF... [More...]

    PrimeTime BG Fall 2017

Featured Articles

News

USBGF Intermediate Divisional XXXII

Congratulations to Timothy Jaxon, winner of the Intermediate Divisional XXXII. … [Read More...]

Gary Oleson

USBGF Advanced Divisional XXXVIII Winner

Congratulations to Gary Oleson, winner of the USBGF Advanced Divisional XXXVIII … [Read More...]

Connecticut State Championship — $750 Added Money for USBGF members!

The Connecticut State Backgammon Championship will be held Oct. 19-22 at the … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF Masters Divisional LIV Winner
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-19
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-18
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-17
  • USBGF Intermediate Divisional XXXII
  • USBGF Advanced Divisional XXXVIII Winner
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-16
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-15
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-14
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-10
  • Connecticut State Championship — $750 Added Money for USBGF members!
  • USBGF OLM 2017-10-09
  • FLORIDA STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

More News

Martin Filipi

USBGF 2017 Tournament of Champions

Congratulations to Martin Filipi, winner of the 2017 Tournament of Champions. … [Read More...]

USBGF Advanced Divisional XXXIX Winner

Congratulations to Mary Morse, winner of the USBGF Advanced Divisional XXXIX … [Read More...]

USBGF Masters Divisional LIII Winner

Congratulations to Adam Prager, winner of the Masters Divisional LIII online … [Read More...]

Featured Videos

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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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Simborg Video Lesson: Two Away Two Away Lesson

USBGF Teaching Pro Phil Simborg Video Lesson: Two Away Two Away. Feautured Content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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Simborg Video Lesson: Learning Process on Cube Action

Simborg Video Lesson: The Learning Process on Cube Action. Featured content exclusively for USBGF Premium, Youth, & Basic Members. … [Read More...]

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USBGF Online Match

USBGF OLM 2017-10-19

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

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USBGF OLM 2017-10-18

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

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Results

Petko Kostadinov_FL2017

FLORIDA STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

FLORIDA STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, September 29-October 2, 2017; Fort Lauderdale, Florida -Preliminary Results from chicagopoint.comPhoto credit Karen DavisSHARK OPEN (30): 1-Petko Kostadinov, 2-Ray Fogerlund; 1C-Karen Davis, 2C-Leyla Zaloutskaya ; 1LC-Avi Samuels. PANTHER ADVANCED … [Read More...]

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COLORADO STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS

COLORADO STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS, September 22-24, 2017; Denver, Colorado - Results from chicagopoint.comOPEN(22): 1-Charlie Raichle (CO), 2-Joe Freedman (NM); 1C-Jonah Seewald, 2C-Sean Garber (IN). ADVANCED (16): 1-Marc Emrich, 2-Ed Gazvoda; 1C-Eric Pfenning, 2C-Dan … [Read More...]

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1st Montreal Open Backgammon Tournament

MONTREAL OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT, September 14-17, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Results from chicagopoint.comPhoto Karen DavisOPEN (25): 1-Chris Knapp, 2-Larry Shiller; 1C-John Klein, 2C-Ed O'Laughlin; 1LC-Frank Talbot, 2LC-Mel Leifer. ADVANCED (28): 1-Liam Henry, 2-Marcy Kossar; … [Read More...]

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