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Stars Spar: Latest Issue of PrimeTime Backgammon
Posted By: Perry Gartner
Date: Sunday, 18 December 2011, at 1:34 a.m.
Falafel Natanzon and Stepan Nuniyants battled it out in Los Angeles in June 2011, putting on a first-rate show for spectators. Game 3 of their eleven-point match developed into an all-out backgame. In the latest issue of PrimeTime Backgammon, Marty Storer analyzes that game with the help of XGR+ rollouts by Neil Kazaross. It’s a great demonstration of the concepts that World-Champion Mochy explained in the last issue, and should help solidify your understanding of this difficult game.
Editor and world-traveler Bob Wachtel shares his quick shorthand for recording backgammon positions—Wachtation. And his description of how a world class team prepared for battle with Team Denmark shows what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the mighty Danes.
The launch of the first-ever International Backgammon Championship, sponsored by the Danish, Japanese, and U.S. backgammon federations, is captured in another article by Tara Mendicino.
You won’t want to miss the upcoming USBGF National Championship being held January 5–8, 2012, in conjunction with the New York Metropolitan Open. All USBGF Premium and Youth members are eligible for one free entry into the USBGF National Championships, with buy-backs for those who want to keep trying. All entrants get a shot at for a week’s stay in Baja California, Mexico, offered by tournament director Lynn Ehrlich. See the magazine and brochure at for more details.
There’s something for everyone in this issue of the magazine, regardless of playing level. John O’Hagan was on hand as Joe Sylvester re-emerged on the backgammon scene; Joe won the Illinois State Championship in a tough final match against David Rockwell. Karen Davis captures the excitement of the Michigan-Ohio State Backgammon Challenge Cup, pitting natural rivals against each other.
Two-time U.S. Open champion, Mary Hickey, provides tips for beginners and intermediates on strategy in the early game. Justin Nunez announces the winners of the first USBGF Backgammon Mastery Exam, prepared by Mochy and offered in Las Vegas in November. Barry Silliman, Ratings Editor, has updated the Leader Board, with ABT rankings and USBGF Elo ratings for Open, Advanced, and Novice divisions.
If you’re not yet a member of USBGF or your membership has expired, sign up now and join the fun. You’ll enhance your playing experience—and enjoy this 39-page action-packed issue.
Perry Gartner
President, USBGF
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