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
Grandmasters go head to head! Our very own Oliver Squire is put to the test by Zdenek Zizka at the 2024 Merit Open.
Our very own Oliver Squire is in play
The inaugural Animal Live Tournament reached its conclusion this evening with Lawrence Jones (undefeated finalist) vs Steve Holme in the final. A very close match with Steve emerging as the winner, Lawrence runner up. Very well done! Other players reaching the final stages were Kathryn, Greg and Tim. It was a fun tournament which we … Read more
St Annes Backgammon Club member Oliver Squire seems to be on a recent run of form. We think his mum would have been rather proud. xx Thank you to Martin Barkwill and the UKBGF for organising/ enabling such a great variety of events and tournaments. The St Annes Open is scheduled for 21st December, limited … Read more
There seems to be sudden rise of keen players entering the backgammon scene across the Fylde area of Lancashire with the recent growth in numbers attending St Annes Backgammon Club who meet fortnightly on Monday evenings and the monthly Bone Club events at Abingdon Street Market. Many players also meet up to play league matches … Read more
