Blackpool Imperial Cup

Blackpool Imperial Cup: three of our regulars, Martin, Gary & Keith played in this event. Here are some photos.

Quarter final. Joe Deery (2015 & 2013 champ) v Martin Barkwill (2012 champ). Joe wins 11-10.

Tim Cross (UK captain) v Keith Gill.

Profile of Suffolk backgammon maker

Craftsman Andrew Pinkus from Sudbury takes up to two months to craft each backgammon set.  Full article here.

Club Night, 7 June 2016

Eight players pitched up for our June meeting so we held a three point all play all. 

Graeme, Ian & Gary all finished with five wins out of seven so a one point play off was held & Graeme was triumphant. Well done Graeme, who was crowned last week as our inaugural league champion. 

A presentation was also made to Ian Cumpson who won the UKBGF sponsored Backgammon in the Sun event last year in Holland Park, London. Ian was made to wait a long time for his trophy but better late than never & well done, Ian!

Graeme Turner receives his trophy from last month's winner, Gary Bratton.

 Ian Cumpson receives his trophy for winning the Backgammon in the Sun event in London, 2015.

North East Backgammon Association League Result

Graeme Turner is the first North East Backgammon League Champion!

Congratulations to Graeme, a worthy champion & previous Lake District Champion & Newcastle Open runner-up. A presentation will be made, probably at the July meeting. Photo below.

Club Meeting, 9th May 2016

Nine players pitched up including yet another new member, Mike Snowdon.

Two groups were formed for the evening tournament. John North won Group 1 with 4/4 & our newcomer Mike finished a very respectable joint second on 2/4.

In the other group a tie between Gary Bratton & Keith Gill had to be resolved by a one point playoff from which Gary emerged victorious.

Gary then beat John in the final.

Our next club meeting will revert to the first Monday of the month on 6th June 2016.

The night's winner, Gary (l) being congratulated by runner-up John.

For lovers of backgammon on the move

When bank holiday traffic to the Lake District gets you down, drive this car and you can pull into a lay-by and while away a few hours.

Billionaire loses $17 million at backgammon

Billionaire Alec Gores lost over $17 million in a 72-hour backgammon match against Irish gambler JP McManus, at least until the tax man got involved.  Full store here.