USBGF - US Backgammon Federation

Growing backgammon. Serving players.

A not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the awareness, participation, education and enjoyment of the skill-based game of backgammon.
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    • Board of Directors
      • Advisers to BOD
        • Carol Joy Cole
      • Art Benjamin
      • Ben Friesen
      • Frank Talbot
      • Jack Edelson
      • Jeb Horton, CFO
      • John Pirner, COO and Treasurer
      • Joseph Russell, Chairman
      • Julius High
      • Karen Davis, President / Executive Director
      • Marty Storer, Secretary
      • Matthew Reklaitis
      • Neil Kazaross
      • Richard Munitz
      • Tara Mendicino
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      • EdBennett — PrimeTimeBG_2011_0304_Vol02N2Mar-Apr2011.pdf
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      • Chris Bray
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        • 2015 Video
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      • Guide to Starting a College Backgammon Club
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    • Backgammon Basics and Terms
      • Backgammon Basics – And How To Play
      • Backgammon Glossary
      • Backgammon Glossary from Gammoned.com
    • Backgammon Resources
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    • Novices
      • An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
      • Backgammon is as Easy as 1 – 2 – 3
      • Charting the Best Play
      • Novice Videos
      • Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
      • Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
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Learn

  • Videos & Presentations
  • Novices
    • Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
    • An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
    • Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
    • Novice Videos
    • Charting the Best Play
    • Backgammon is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3
  • Backgammon Basics and Terms
    • Backgammon Glossary
    • Backgammon Basics - And How To Play
    • Backgammon Glossary from Gammoned.com
  • Backgammon Resources
    • Software
    • Recommended Books

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