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Petko Averages 2.3 In Three Live Matches

Posted By: Bill Riles
Date: Sunday, 22 September 2013, at 10:49 p.m.

In Response To: Petko Averages 2.3 In Three Live Matches (Paul Weaver)

In my opinion, Petko is currently, easily playing the best and most consistent backgammon in the world -- and I follow the game fairly closely. I have any number of his recorded live matches played this year (perhaps as many as 20) -- generally against world class competition -- and I would wager the simple arithmetic average PR is below 3.0.

My records include his matches in the Dual-Duel in San Antonio; quite a number of matches from his Tournament of Giants Championship in Chicago; the Monte Carlo semi-final (unfortunately, apparently the only recorded match of his in a great run at the World Championship); and the matches Paul provided here (posted by Dmitriy) from Charlotte. A number of Petko's other matches in Charlotte were streamed; so, perhaps, other match logs exist and will be made available.

Certainly, a number of other players can put up similar numbers -- MCG, Mochy, Michi, Falafel, Neil, Victor, Trabolt, and others. (Before anyone jumps on me I'll admit relative unfamiliarity with many of the European players.) However, I don't think anyone has played as consistently throughout a year as Petko has played this year. And, yes, Rod, I say that even in consideration of the Monte Carlo semi-final -- everyone puts up the occasional higher than average number.

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