Snowie 4 Pro analyzes the 13-point Open Finals Match from the 2008 Michigan Summer Backgammon Championships played between Neil Kazaross and Stick Rice.
Mary Hickey reports from the 2008 Michigan Summer Backgammon Championships, held at the Sheraton Detroit-Novi Hotel in Novi Michigan, from July 3 to July 6, 2008.
The two things that excite me most about backgammon are: watching my opponent open his wallet, and rolling a set of doubles. But there's a downside to rolling doubles: every time you roll them, you double the chances of making an error!
Backgammon, as some sage noted, is a race. Writing backgammon articles can be a race, too. Jake Jacobs presents this quiz with a racing flavour. How quickly and accurately can you complete it?
Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. The ninth 7-game backgammon match analysis continues with game 3.
Photo essay from the awards ceremony at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller.
GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller files this report on today's controversial Championiship match between Mario Sequeira and Lars Trabolt. Additional reports and photos from Saturday's Semi-Final round.
GNU Backgammon analysis of an exciting 13-point match between Achim Mueller and Ed O'Laughlin, during the 1st Round Super Jackpot at the 2008 World Backgammon Championships.
GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller reports from Day 5 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo. Achim has made it to the Final 4.
Photo essay from Day 4 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller. See the Final 16 in action, Prince Albert attending the Gala and more!
GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller reports from Day 4 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo. It's down to the Final 8 and Achim is still in the hunt!
Photo essay from Day 3 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller. The tournament continues, with the Main flight heading into Round 6. Updated!
The tournament action is heating up on Day 3 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Achim Mueller reports on the current standings. Watch continued video coverage!
Photo essay from Day 2 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller. The action has begun!
GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller reports from Day 2 at the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Watch exclusive video of the action!
GammonVillage correspondent Achim Mueller reports from the 2008 World Championships of Backgammon, being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco from July 6 to July 13.
Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. The ninth 7-game backgammon match analysis continues with game 2.
Some of the things we learn from studying backgammon give us an advantage elsewhere. Strong backgammon players have succeeded in many areas, from other games such as poker, to the financial markets.
Ideally, backgammon can sharpen one's skills at business and in life in general. The main benefit of backgammon is that it is fun. But it can't hurt to have an answer for family members who ask "What do you get out of that game, anyway?"
The "Art of Reconciliation" Exhibition at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington DC features sixty backgammon boards incorporated into individual works of art. The exhibition runs until May 18, 2008.
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