Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 19 April 2020 XG eXtreme Gammon 2 : a powerful tool to improve in Backgammon
Backgammon strategy had its revolution with the rise of neural net technology. Software called GNU backgammon or Snowie showed another reality to the backgammon community around the world, making them realize that the way they have been playing for the past 30 years was probably…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 10 April 2020 1st Northern Cyprus International Online Backgammon championship, 13 April 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to many live events around the world, and backgammon tournaments are no exception. But this is not a reason not to compete and that’s why we want to share with you information about the 1st Northern Cyprus International Online…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 8 April 2020 Backgammon Ace Review
Backgammon Ace has a lot to offer in order to attract backgammon players. First, it is recommended by number 1 backgammon giant Masayuki Mochizuki aka Mochi. Second it is supposed to help you improve by telling you when you made a bad move and third,…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 2 April 2020 Backgammon glossary : all you need to know about the backgammon vocabulary
Like other games, backgammon has a specific vocabulary that can be confusing for a new player. To avoid looking like a rookie during a backgammon discussion at your local club or on an online forum we made you a complete backgammon glossary by category. Equipment…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 29 March 2020 Famous player portrait : Mike « Falafel » Natanzon
The world of backgammon has lost one of its best ambassadors on February 14, 2020. Mike Natanzon also known as Falafel died of brain cancer and left a big hole in the heart of every backgammon lover in the world. Portrait of a player with…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 29 March 2020 Famous player portrait : Roger Moore
His name is Moore, Roger Moore, and he is one of the most famous men on the planet. Mostly known for his role of British secret agent James Bond, codename 007. But Sir Roger Moore had other cards in his sleeve, one was to be…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 29 March 2020 Famous player portrait : Akiko Yazawa
Akiko Yazawa is a warrior, a samurai who can apparently overcome every obstacle in her life. She had to face many problems to become who she is, and she told many times that she owed backgammon everything. Portrait of a player like no other. A…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 6 March 2020 4th Northern Cyprus LIMAK OPEN tournament
Important notice : This event has been canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic. An online tournament is set up in replacement, click here. Pay attention backgammon friends, you definitely want to hear about this. From the 13th to the 17th of May 2020 you could roll…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 1 March 2020 XG Mobile Backgammon Review
Backgammon is a social game. What I really like is to play with a friend at the terrace of a cafe on a nice sunny afternoon. But backgammon is also a strategic game and you must play a lot to master all its aspects from…
Written by: David Ridel Posted on: 9 January 2020 GammonSpace Review
!!! Beware that GammonSpace is inaccessible since the 3rd of September 2020. Following the lack of communication by the management team, Backgammon-rules.com strongly recommend NOT TO try to open an account on this platform for the moment. The world of online backgammon is shaking, there…