by GCBGC | Aug 27, 2024 | Awards, Champions, Tournaments
Since the inception of Doubles Tournaments in 2022, the concept has grown in popularity from 8 teams back then to 16 teams and a full field in 2024. The Doubles champions have been Gold Coast Backgammon Club members in 2022 & 2023 and we are delighted to announce...
by GCBGC | Aug 26, 2024 | Awards, Champions, Events, Tournaments
The 2024 Queensland Backgammon Championships was held on August 23, 24 & 25th. Around 50 players from Queensland and interstate fought for glory in four tournaments. Congratulations to the winners. Commiserations to the almost winners. Thanks for the hard luck...
by GCBGC | Nov 27, 2023 | Awards, Champions, Tournaments
It wasn’t going to be news to GCBGC members if 12 year old Riley Holtmann did well in the 2023 Australian Backgammon Championships. So when he won the Sunday division in a field of 32, we could be nothing but proud and delighted for him. Without doubt, this is...
by GCBGC | Nov 27, 2023 | Awards, Champions, Tournaments
Ahmed Moustafa & Damien Ingwersen (Dahmed) started out by defeating fellow Gold Coasters and reigning Doubles Champions PipSqueaks and went on to win an extremely tough Doubles Tournament. Two away/two away in the 9 point final, their opponents cubed and...
by GCBGC | Nov 27, 2023 | Awards, Champions, Tournaments
2023 AUSTRALIAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPSSofitel, Gold Coast, Queensland24-26 November 2023 BEST RESULTS FOR CLUB MEMBERS 2023 AUSTRALIAN BACKGAMMON MASTERS5 Members in 31 person fieldPeter Brown Semi Finalist 2023 AUSTRALIAN BACKGAMMON OPEN18 Members in 64 person...
by GCBGC | Nov 9, 2023 | Champions, Cruelty, Tournaments
After an incredible 12 wins in a row, Steve Roberts was beaten in the final of the Eva Bitel tournament by Cindy Belonogoff. The final result was Cindy 2 – Steve 1 (6-13; 13-10; 13-10) Congratulations Steve on getting to the final and your continued great...
