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May-June Issue of PrimeTime Backgammon

Posted By: Perry Gartner
Date: Wednesday, 11 May 2011, at 12:25 p.m.

There’s something for everyone in this issue of the magazine, regardless of playing level.

Kit Woolsey provides annotated commentary on a New York Metro Liberty Cup Masters finals match with reflections on key positions from his opponent Claude Landry, complete with analyses by eXtreme Gammon software.

Chuck Bower presents a simple, accurate method of determining proper doubling decisions in pre-bearoff, early, and late bearoffs. Two-time U.S.

Open champion, Mary Hickey, provides tips for beginners and intermediates on when to hit in the early game.

Steve Sax captures the East-West rivalry on display at the Nevada State Backgammon Tournament with scintillating wit and stunning photos.

The USBGF Online National Club Team Championships got underway in April. The eight winners of the round-robin Group Play, announced in this issue, now enter the quarterfinal rounds. Winners will be recognized at the Tournament of Stars banquet in LA on June 11.

The University of California, Los Angeles triumphed in the USBGF Collegiate Backgammon Championship on April 23, organized by co-directors Joe Russell and Justin Nunez. Three students on the winning team were each awarded $300 scholarships, and will be honored at the Tournament of Stars banquet in LA on June 11. The USBGF is making a concerted effort to reach out to college students, with 19 university backgammon teams receiving coaching and assistance from USBGF members, under the tutelage of USBGF Education Advisor Phil Simborg.

Don’t miss details in this issue of lots of playing opportunities at upcoming USBGF-sponsored events, including the Tournament of Stars, USBGF National Championships, and World Giants’ Challenge Quiz in Los Angeles June 9-12, 2011. These action-packed four days are being held in conjunction with the Gammon Associates LA Open.

This issue of PrimeTime Backgammon, and related analytic articles are restricted to Premium, Youth, and Founding Sponsor members. Join now, and you’ll enhance your playing experience. For those of you who have joined, again, many thanks for your confidence in us, and enjoy this 45-page action-packed issue.

Perry Gartner

President, USBGF