The club was lucky enough to have backgammon player Connor Dickinson come and give a talk and various demonstrations to us this week. A great turnout with most of the membership making use of the added tips and tricks to expand their knowledge of the game. Amazing feedback from everyone present as Connor delivered a … Read more
This promises to be an outstanding evening of backgammon learning and practical workshop. If you wish to attend please send a message. All most welcome from beginner to advanced. 😃🎲✋🎲 An Evening of Backgammon featuring Professional Player Connor Dickinson. The Links Pub, St Annes 9th February 2026 at 7pm
We welcomed a few newcomers to the club this week – experienced players as well as some who had never played before – who came to experience the friendly atmosphere and enjoy some backgammon. The final game of the Division One season took place with a top of the table decider seeing Ian beating Steve … Read more
We recently concluded Season 5 at St Annes Backgammon Club! Congratulations to Steve Holme who topped the pile just pipping Graham and Ian and won our Division 1 trophy! Here’s Steve picking up the trophy from Ian Squire: And the final Standings: In Division 2 Greg Ashworth came out on top just ahead of Tim, … Read more
We held a mini 1 point tournament this week with easter eggs as the prizes! On Monday 14th April ten eager St Annes Backgammon Club players battled it out in our annual Easter tournament playing for the coveted packets of Cadbury Mini Eggs. 🥚🐣 In a two- group format, two players from each group emerged … Read more
News has been leaked from the UKBGF of a rule change in backgammon. UKBGF chair Roland Hitt-Blotts is rumoured to be announcing in coming days the addition of a controversial ‘third dice’ rule. In test scenarios the third dice rule has given players the option of rolling a third dice once at any point during … Read more
A good turn out saw a number of exciting matches played out. It was also nice to see new faces in the club – as season 5 draws to a close we welcome all comers to join us for season 6! Next club night is Monday 14th April 2025 at The Links pub, St Annes … Read more
Grandmasters go head to head! Our very own Oliver Squire is put to the test by Zdenek Zizka at the 2024 Merit Open.
Get into the Christmas Spirit and join us for another fun day of backgammon at the 5th Annual St Annes Backgammon Open. The event is being held on Saturday the 13th December 2025. Registration starts at 11:00am. Tournament starts at 11:30am. Register your interest by filling in the form below. Registration: £15 Entry Fee: £30 … Read more
Sarah started playing backgammon over 20 years ago when one of her neighbours introduced her to it. She then played with a friend every week for 5 years, neither of them having a strategy between them, they just went into battle! It was after joining St Annes Backgammon Club that she began to learn the … Read more
