This issue we feature Zdeněk Žižka, who has become the #2 Giant of Backgammon.
PrimeTime Magazine Spring 2025

Table of Contents
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- 2024 Giants of Backgammon – ZZ is #2 and several other young players have advanced. By Karen Davis and Carol Joy Cole
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- 2024 World Backgammon Internet Federation Individual Championship – Analysis of past USBGF champ Sweetman’s sweet performance. By Marty Storer
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- Women’s World of Backgammon Cup – New online event showcases top women players. By Karen Davis
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- Exploring the Backgammon Galaxy – Fogerlund reviews the newest Galaxy incarnation. By Ray Fogerlund
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- Persistence pays off for Herb Roman! – Big success for Roman, celebrated by fellow Chicagoan. By Carter Mattig
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- Frank Frigo Triumphs at the 3rd Oasis International Cup, Dubai 2024. – Two-time World Champ Frigo takes international gala by storm. By Martin Barkwill
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- In Memoriam: Alice Kay and Bill Davis – Two of the game’s greats remembered.
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- 2024 Players Cup Backgammon: A Year of Success and Growth – A new and exciting kind of ABT circuit. By Roberto Litzenberger
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- Book Review: How to Not Suck at Backgammon – Sophisticated intermediate reviews Olsen’s latest book. By Phyllis Shapiro
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- President’s Column: The Federation and the ABT are still going strong – Workhorse Pirner’s latest report. By John Pirner
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- What’s the ruling? The No Loss Scenario – Sometimes the rules are crystal-clear. By Rich Munitz
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- Math Overboard: Unusual but Insightful positions – Simple yet fascinating positions and ideas. By Art Benjamin
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- USBGF Sponsors – A salute to our contributors.
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- Tournament results, point races, and tournament calendar.