Online Match Series
Play in daily battle and try to beat a backgammon expert.
The Online Match Series (OLM) offers a unique backgammon experience. USBGF members collectively participate — through voting — in matches against a formidable opponent. It progresses at a relaxed pace with one move made each day or so.
Our OLM posts provide valuable insights into the game, supported by XG rollout data. Alex Eshagian offers commentary on USBGF member positions and choices, while Roberto Litzenberger provides analysis of his own gameplay. This combination offers a great opportunity to understand the thought processes of experienced players and gain insights into backgammon strategies.
Follow the feed daily and vote on your play. The Online Match Series (OLM) is one of the great benefits of being a USBGF member.
Play Against Roberto Litzenberger
Play a match against backgammon master, Roberto Litzenberger.
Roberto learned backgammon at his grandfather’s knee. Later, he began studying the game seriously and playing family tournaments with his sons Joaquin and Jamal.
In 2010, at his first official tournament, he won the doubles event with his wife Irina. In 2018, Roberto finished second on the American Backgammon Tour and first in the United States Backgammon Federation online master points. In 2019, he made his appearance on the Giants of Backgammon list as #39.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing backgammon and dolls with his granddaughter Ariana. Known for his calm demeanor, Roberto imagines gazing upon the clouds from a mountaintop while playing a match. You can follow him on his YouTube channel or contact him at cafecafe_88@yahoo.com to enquire about private lessons.
Play Against Roberto Litzenberger
Play a match against backgammon master, Roberto Litzenberger.
Roberto learned backgammon at his grandfather’s knee. Later, he began studying the game seriously and playing family tournaments with his sons Joaquin and Jamal.
In 2010, at his first official tournament, he won the doubles event with his wife Irina. In 2018, Roberto finished second on the American Backgammon Tour and first in the United States Backgammon Federation online master points. In 2019, he made his appearance on the Giants of Backgammon list as #39,
In his spare time, he enjoys playing backgammon and dolls with his granddaughter Ariana. Known for his calm demeanor, Roberto imagines gazing upon the clouds from a mountaintop while playing a match.
Jason Lee, Editor
Jason has been playing competitive backgammon for over 30 years, starting with X’s and O’s on FIBS, and continuing today in ABT events. Jason won the 2005 Los Angeles ABT tournament, the 2009 Vietor Invitational Cup, and a small handful of other events over the years.
Jason proposed the idea of the USBGF OLM in 2012, and has been the USBGF OLM Editor for most of the run of the OLM.
Jason lives in Rockville, Maryland with his wife and two dogs and works as a college mathematics professor. When not playing backgammon, Jason enjoys reading, bicycling, and watching way too much baseball.
Jason Lee, Editor
Jason has been playing competitive backgammon for over 30 years, starting with X’s and O’s on FIBS, and continuing today in ABT events. Jason won the 2005 Los Angeles ABT tournament, the 2009 Vietor Invitational Cup, and a small handful of other events over the years.
Jason proposed the idea of the USBGF OLM in 2012, and has been the USBGF OLM Editor for most of the run of the OLM.
Jason lives in Rockville, Maryland with his wife and two dogs and works as a college mathematics professor. When not playing backgammon, Jason enjoys reading, bicycling, and watching way too much baseball.
Alex Eshaghian, Guest Expert
Alex Eshaghian is a Master backgammon player who started playing as a child. He has a passion for improving his knowledge by analyzing the game. He currently routinely plays as a hobby.
Additionally, he has written the first-ever book dedicated to backgames called Backgammon Backgame Strategies. He has created a YouTube backgammon channel. He routinely contributes to online forums and teaches lessons, inquire at alexeshaghianbackgammon@gmail.com.
Alex Eshaghian, Guest Expert
Alex Eshaghian is a Master backgammon player who started playing as a child. He has a passion for improving his knowledge by analyzing the game. He currently routinely plays as a hobby.
Additionally, he has written the first-ever book dedicated to backgames called Backgammon Backgame Strategies. He has created a YouTube backgammon channel. He routinely contributes to online forums and teaches lessons.