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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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News

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USBGF Masters Divisional CXI

Congratulations to Jiri Vala, winner of the USBGF Masters Divisional CXI. Jeri … [Read More...]

2020 - Beginners 29

Bray’s Learning Curve: Early Thinking

Money Play. How should Red play … [Read More...]

Jorge Cano 2020

USBGF Intermediate Divisional LXXXII

Congratulations to Jorge Cano, winner of the USBGF Intermediate Divisional … [Read More...]

What’s New

  • USBGF OLM 2020-08-01
  • USBGF Masters Divisional CXI
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-31
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-30
  • Bray’s Learning Curve: Early Thinking
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-29
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-28
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-27
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-26
  • USBGF Intermediate Divisional LXXXII
  • USBGF Masters Divixional CXII
  • USBGF Intermediate Divisional LXXXIV
  • USBGF OLM 2020-07-25

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USBGF Masters Divixional CXII

Congratulations to John Graas, winner of the USBGF Masters Divisional CXII. John … [Read More...]

Ed Corey 2020

USBGF Intermediate Divisional LXXXIV

Congratulations to Ed Corey, winner of the Intermediate Divisional LXXXIV. Ed … [Read More...]

Sebastian Adams 2020

USBGF Intermediate Divisional LXXXIII

Congratulations to Sebastian Adams, winner of the Intermediate Divisional … [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 2020-08-01

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

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USBGF OLM 2020-07-31

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Results

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OHIO STATE ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS

OHIO STATE ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS July 16-19, 2020; GRIDGAMMON.com Results from chicagopoint.com CHAMPIONSHIP (46): 1-Mathemagics/Art Benjamin (CA), 2-Coolrey/Ray Fogerlund (NV), 3/8-timcrazy/Tim Cross (England) / Douli/Faddoul Khoury (AZ) / daddyschips/Marcy Kossar (MD) / … [Read More...]

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MICHIGAN SUMMER ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS

MICHIGAN SUMMER ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS July 5, 2020; GridGammon.com - Results from chicagopoint.com Photo credit: Candace Mayeron CHAMPIONSHIP (76): 1-Ray Fogerlund (NV), 2-Howard Markowitz (NV), 3/4-Aaron Foust (NV) / Rambiz Khalili (Iran/South Africa), 1C-David Staggs (IN), … [Read More...]

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BUFFALO/NIAGARA ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS

BUFFALO/NIAGARA ABT ONLINE! BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS June 28, 2020; Heroes.BackgammonStudio.com OPEN (27): 1-Mathemagics/Art Benjamin (CA), 2-akelabg/Victor Ashkenazi (NJ); 1C-TheDaveShow/Brian Lonergan (LA), 2C-KarenDavis/Karen Davis (FL). ADVANCED (19): 1-antanggioalo/Alec Izzo (FL), … [Read More...]

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