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Read The Latest Issue of Prime Time Backgammon

Posted By: Perry
Date: Wednesday, 20 July 2011, at 10:47 a.m.

Neil Kazaross provides annotated commentary on his 1st Golden Gate Championships finals match with Ralf Jonas, complete with analyses by eXtreme Gammon software in the just-released July/August issue of PrimeTime Backgammon.

Adam Bennett provides insight into how Neil reached the pinnacle of the American Backgammon Tour – hard work!

And Bob Wachtel documents the return of “the iron man” Ralf Jonas to the backgammon scene after a decade hiatus – capturing the Nordic Open before going on to take the Golden Gate Open in San Francisco.

Steve Sax captures the excitement of the USBGF Tournament of Stars, National Championships, World Giants’ Challenge Quiz, and LA Open June 9-12 complete with great photos and highlights.

Danny Kleinman, one of backgammon’s leading theoreticians and authors, tantalizes readers with problems he discussed over dinner in Los Angeles with mathematicians Art Benjamin, Jeremy Bagai, and Bob Koca.

There’s something for everyone in this issue of the magazine, regardless of playing level. John O’Hagan offers an insightful review of the new book by Mary Hickey and Marty Storer, What’s Your Game Plan? And two-time U.S. Open champion, Mary Hickey, provides tips for beginners and intermediates on strategy in the early game.

Don’t miss David Rubin’s hilarious account of the road to victory for the Chicago Bears of the Third Coast Backgammon Club in the USBGF National Club Team Championship and the close calls along the way.

Next up is the 2011 USBGF National Internet Championship. Tournament director Joe Russell spells out the format and encourages all USBGF members to register by the August 31 deadline, with play on GridGammon to start shortly after Labor Day.

If you’re not yet a member of USBGF, sign up and join us. You’ll enhance your playing experience—and enjoy this 38-page action-packed issue.

Perry Gartner

President, USBGF