http://www.gammonvillage.com/ GammonVillage.com has been reporting on the online and offline backgammon community since 1999. en-us http://www.gammonvillage.comhttp://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/images/logo_home.GIFThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/n0bSZeC37Hw/real_importance_of_backgammon_reference.cfm By Matt Cohn-Geier: Whenever you are faced with any checker play or cube decision, your job as a backgammon player is to figure out the best decision. The easiest way to do that is to answer a simple question. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/real_importance_of_backgammon_reference.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/CmCuuv4FHlU/tournament_report_2009_las_vegas_backgammon.cfm By Mary Hickey: Mary Hickey reports on the 2009 American Backgammon Tour (ABT) Las Vegas Backgammon Open Championships, held from November 4 through November 8, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tournament_report_2009_las_vegas_backgammon.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/FaVj-K9KVHQ/tokyo_backgammon_brain_teaser.cfm By Jake Jacobs: Last month you lisped your way through the Tokyo Tongue Twister. This month we'll find out if your brains are as nimble as your tongues. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tokyo_backgammon_brain_teaser.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/2F_I2m-MHS8/the_long_run.cfm By Douglas Zare: In the short run, a game of skill and chance like backgammon might be viewed as a game of chess for $1 plus a coin flip for $10. In the long run it might be described as a game of chess for $1000 plus a coin flip for $100. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/the_long_run.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/kUj1fkjtz30/2009_abt_illinois_state_champ_game1.cfm By Snowie 4 Pro: Snowie 4 Pro analyzes the 13-point Championship Final match from the 2009 ABT Illinois State Backgammon Championships played between David Rubin (IL) and Bill Riles (TX). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_abt_illinois_state_champ_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/uZiaXb0f5Xw/two_away_three_away.cfm By Stick: Last time we covered the dynamics of three away two away from the trailer's standpoint, otherwise known as -3 -2. This time we'll be launching into the same score from the leader's point of view which will be referred to from here on out as -2 -3. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/two_away_three_away.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/G0FxU7nKqeU/tournament_report_2009_midatlantic_champs.cfm By Mary Hickey: Mary Hickey reports on the 2009 American Backgammon Tour (ABT) Mid-Atlantic Championships, held from October 16 through October 18, 2009 in Towson, Maryland. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tournament_report_2009_midatlantic_champs.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/rbCqc0fmgRE/keeping_backgammon_pieces_in_play.cfm By Steve Sax: Oftentimes when I play in chouettes or observe my opponents in tournament matches, I cringe when I see a wake of dead checkers strewn along the battlefield that is a backgammon board. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/keeping_backgammon_pieces_in_play.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/t1RwPfww1mA/tournament_report_2009_illinois_state_backgamm.cfm By Mary Hickey: Mary Hickey reports on the 2009 American Backgammon Tour (ABT) Illinois State Backgammon Championships, held from October 10 through October 12, 2009 in Peoria, Illinois. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tournament_report_2009_illinois_state_backgamm.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/Z_qpGskro8I/tokyo_tongue_twister.cfm By Jake Jacobs: World Traveler Jake Jacobs reports from the 2009 Japan Backgammon Open and Japan Championship, held from September 20 to September 22 in Tokyo, Japan. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tokyo_tongue_twister.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/SUgAj8ErkFw/duplication_in_backgammon.cfm By Douglas Zare: Duplication is one of the most fundamental tactical ideas in backgammon. Understanding the basics of duplication might separate the intermediate player from the novice, but there are aspects of duplication worth studying by experts. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/duplication_in_backgammon.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/JA0b8BkxcME/2009_abt_wisconsin_state_backgammon_game1.cfm By Snowie 4 Pro: Snowie 4 Pro analyzes the 9-point Championship Final match from the 2009 ABT Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships played between Tak Morioka (IL) and Mary Hickey (OH). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_abt_wisconsin_state_backgammon_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/7U4GKssGwEI/the_2009_vietor_cup.cfm By Steve Sax: Steve Sax reports from the 2009 Vietor Backgammon Cup held in La Jolla, California on September 19, 2009. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/the_2009_vietor_cup.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/GmeZP9Qy21w/tournament_report_2009_wisconsin_state_champs.cfm By Mary Hickey: Mary Hickey reports on the 2009 American Backgammon Tour (ABT) Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships, held from September 4 through September 7, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tournament_report_2009_wisconsin_state_champs.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/ZdPuHM97mEQ/the_doubling_cube_process.cfm By Phil Simborg: Most beginning and intermediate backgammon players find the use of the doubling cube more difficult than checker play. If you check their errors on a bot you will often see that the most costly errors are cube errors. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/the_doubling_cube_process.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/xnwnuavXhgs/backgammon_chouette_rules.cfm By Malcolm Davis: The following suggestions should be seriously considered if a group of regular backgammon chouette players are interested in maximizing their collective enjoyment. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/backgammon_chouette_rules.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/mVjMWxDxDnQ/backgammon_future_what_should_be_done.cfm By Jakob Garal: Dr. Jacob Garal introduces a system he has invented designed to break the negative tendencies of current backgammon tournaments and increase their popularity. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/backgammon_future_what_should_be_done.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/YRf9rPDjIHM/a_sharp_stick.cfm By Jake Jacobs: I was eager to meet Stick. I had heard he was the best young backgammon player in America. I had heard he was the best player in America, period. Of course I've heard many things over the years. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/a_sharp_stick.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/Y0YKUxDZS5Y/qd_otb_adaptation_of_2wf_cube_ref_positions.cfm By Mary Hickey: Does the title sound like a text message I was trying to fit on a cell phone screen? Here is the translation: "Quick and Dirty Over the Board Adaptation of Two-way Forward Cube Reference Positions". http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/qd_otb_adaptation_of_2wf_cube_ref_positions.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/BpfQOm7wkTU/three_away_two_away.cfm By Stick: Continuing my coverage of the most common backgammon scores and branching out to short match scores where checker play and cube actions can vary widely from your typical money play we will now move on to -3 -2. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/three_away_two_away.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/DBAk_X7ZWYU/walter_trice.cfm By Douglas Zare: Walter Trice just passed away. I'm still reeling from the news. He was my friend and collaborator, a role model, and an advisor. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/walter_trice.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/jAJdtYp1WJw/remembering_walter_trice.cfm By GammonVillage Staff: It is with a deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of one of our most beloved columnists. Walter Trice passed away yesterday, Aug. 23 2009. He was 60 years old. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/remembering_walter_trice.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/fSjadTEEtmU/when_is_it_right_to_run_off_of_the_anchor.cfm By Steve Sax: We've all been in this situation when playing backgammon. We roll a number where we can run off of an anchor in our opponent's home board but we're not sure if it is the right time to do so. What factors govern this decision? http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/when_is_it_right_to_run_off_of_the_anchor.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/5jHcg2pxRcE/cubes_after_an_endgame_hit.cfm By Walter Trice: Some of the most difficult doubling decisions in backgammon come up in games that you could have sworn were already over! http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/cubes_after_an_endgame_hit.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/BTtfvpaOBt0/2009_wsob_finals_match2_game1.cfm By GNU Backgammon: GNU Backgammon analyzes the best-of-three 7-point Final match from the 2009 World Series of Backgammon played between Najib Salamzy (DEU) and Matvey Natanzon (ISR). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_wsob_finals_match2_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/XtA53Wj9bbo/2009_wsob_finals_match1_game1.cfm By GNU Backgammon: GNU Backgammon analyzes the best-of-three 7-point Final match from the 2009 World Series of Backgammon played between Najib Salamzy (DEU) and Matvey Natanzon (ISR). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_wsob_finals_match1_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/1GmCXgc1jus/2009_michigan_summer_cons_game1.cfm By Snowie 4 Pro: Snowie 4 Pro analyzes the 11-point Consolation Final match from the 2009 Michigan Summer Championships played between Adam Bennett (WI) and Bill Riles (TX). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_michigan_summer_cons_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/uTV_yMRWbpA/importance_of_backgammon_reference_positions.cfm By Phil Simborg: Great players have great playing skills, high IQs, and a bundle of experience and knowledge. They also have amazing memories allowing them to instantly access backgammon reference positions. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/importance_of_backgammon_reference_positions.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/EJt8MixJzfs/la_proved_too_much_for_the_man.cfm By Jake Jacobs: Jake Jacobs reports on his trip to the American Backgammon Tour (ABT) 2009 Los Angeles Open, held from June 12-14, 2009 in Los Angeles. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/la_proved_too_much_for_the_man.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/smeUO1WaYjo/2009_world_championship_semifinals_game1.cfm By GNU Backgammon: GNU Backgammon analyzes the 23-point Semi-Final match from the 2009 World Backgammon Championship played between Masayuki (Mochy) Mochizuki (JPN) and Philippe Lecomte (FRA). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_championship_semifinals_game1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/06OuXv_sP1U/odd_match_rules.cfm By Douglas Zare: The international standard for backgammon matches is that they use the doubling cube with the Crawford Rule. However, you can occasionally find matches played without the doubling cube, or without the Crawford rule. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/odd_match_rules.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/OZg0NgOwSDM/tournament_report_czech_backgammon_open_2009.cfm By Frank Große: Frank Große reports from the Czech Backgammon Open, held in Pardubice, the Czech Republic from July 17 to July 19, 2009. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/tournament_report_czech_backgammon_open_2009.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/U745AyiRpY0/delving_into_match_play_match_18_detailed_stat.cfm By Jay Bidal: Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. This 11-game backgammon match analysis, the 18th in his series, concludes with detailed statistics. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/delving_into_match_play_match_18_detailed_stat.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/9ugni44A2d8/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_11.cfm By Jay Bidal: Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. This 11-game backgammon match analysis, the 18th in his series, concludes with game 11. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_11.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/4wwiS0IIBLU/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_10.cfm By Jay Bidal: Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. This 11-game backgammon match analysis, the 18th in his series, continues with game 10. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_10.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/FmcDWmgMkFw/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_9.cfm By Jay Bidal: Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. This 11-game backgammon match analysis, the 18th in his series, continues with game 9. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_9.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/skj_jOEgKuU/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_8.cfm By Jay Bidal: Canadian backgammon expert Jay Bidal continues his column delving into the checker and cube intricacies of match play. This 11-game backgammon match analysis, the 18th in his series, continues with game 8. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/delving_into_match_play_match_18_game_8.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/Y-qBNRgYeUg/using_all_your_tools_or_how_to_find_out_why.cfm By Phil Simborg (with lots of help from Perry Gartner): How do you decide which checker play is best? If you are like most "good" backgammon players, you look at the position of all the checkers on the board, you look at your opportunities, your threats, the race. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/using_all_your_tools_or_how_to_find_out_why.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/N_LSHZlKiWI/an_update_how_to_improve_your_backgammon_game.cfm By Steve Sax: When I first started writing for GammonVillage in 2002 I wrote an introductory article on ten ways to improve your backgammon game. Since then a few things have changed. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/an_update_how_to_improve_your_backgammon_game.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/uqf7dvxh0H4/endgame_hit_parade.cfm By Walter Trice: An important class of endgame problems occurs when an opponent has been squeezed off an anchor and a player must decide whether to hit loose and incur the risk of getting hit back, or to play safe and play to win the race without taking on any additional tactical risk. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/endgame_hit_parade.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/xa_6JV9zyTE/2009_world_championship_final_mochy_trabolt_1.cfm By GNU Backgammon: GNU Backgammon analyzes the 25-point Final match from the 2009 World Backgammon Championship played between Masayuki (Mochy) Mochizuki (JPN) and Lars Trabolt (DNK). http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_championship_final_mochy_trabolt_1.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/F1-8Cv1SvzY/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_6.cfm By GammonVillage Staff: Masayuki Mochizuki (JPN) defeats Lars Trabolt (DNK) to become 2009 World Backgammon Champion! http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_6.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/Gf0Ur9GPYW4/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g5.cfm By Stick: Photo essay from Day 5 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Stick. UPDATE: Finals will be Masayuki Mochizuki and Lars Trabolt http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g5.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/glub_qYA_Bw/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_5.cfm By Stick: GammonVillage correspondent Stick reports from Day 5 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon, being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco from July 13 to July 19. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_5.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/T9NNhHYqA3g/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g4.cfm By Stick: Photo essay from Day 4 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Stick. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g4.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/JvCzPMIl6Vs/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_4.cfm By Stick: GammonVillage correspondent Stick reports from Day 4 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon, being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco from July 13 to July 19. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_4.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/SuGhGqRGRTE/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g3.cfm By Stick: Photo essay from Day 3 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Stick. LADDER UPDATED TO ROUND 7 (FINAL 4) http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g3.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/8PNb8MNNK28/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_3.cfm By Stick: GammonVillage correspondent Stick reports from Day 3 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon, being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco from July 13 to July 19. LADDER UPDATED TO ROUND 6 http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_3.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/ZoT4Mtg38gg/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g2.cfm By Stick: Photo essay from Day 2 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon in Monte Carlo, courtesy of GammonVillage correspondent Stick. http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_g2.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gammonvillagecom/~3/WgZRrRtJPIw/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_2.cfm By Stick: GammonVillage correspondent Stick reports from Day 2 at the 2009 World Championships of Backgammon, being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco from July 13 to July 19. LADDER UPDATED TO ROUND 5 http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/news/2009_world_backgammon_championships_day_2.cfm