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12th Leuven Open: 11 vs 11, and in the end, Leuven wins

Despite the sanitary situation and the occasional car problem, 22 players spent a lovely day together playing backgammon in the beautifully restored historical surroundings of the Abdijmolen, part of the larger site of the Abdij van Park (Heverlee). As it … Continue reading

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Leuven Open – practical info

With 24 confirmed players for 24 seats, the 12th Leuven Open on Sunday, November 21, 2021, is going to be a wonderful event. Just a few practical things: Because of the recent decisions by the Belgian government, the Corona Safe … Continue reading

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12th Leuven Open: maximum capacity reached

With 24 participants who have registered and paid the registration fee, the maximum capacity of the 12th Leuven Open, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, has been reached. If you would still like to join, you can enter your name via … Continue reading

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Registrations are open for the 12th Leuven Open

After passing a difficult 2020, it’s time to get back together for a whole day of backgammon in Leuven Open, with special health measures, of course. Registrations are open now, and you can find more information and register here. Please … Continue reading

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Leuven Open 2020 cancelled

We’ve been thinking hard and long about this one: another venue, another tournament format, etc. But in the end we see no other option. Sometimes, it’s just better to pass than to play on and risk a gammon. So, for … Continue reading

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12th Leuven Open

While our in-person events are on hold because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve not forgotten about our future events: the 12th Leuven Open is scheduled for 8th of November, in our usual venue, Abdijmolen. More information and registration will be … Continue reading

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11th Leuven Backgammon Open 2019: Sun, Beer, and Lots of Chocolate

On a crisp sunny Autumn day, 24 people choose not to spend their day outdoors but to play some backgammon instead. On Sunday, November 10, they were to play a tight schedule of 7 rounds of 5-point matches, competing for … Continue reading

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Registrations are open for the 11th Leuven Open

It’s time again to get together and enjoy a whole day of backgammon in Leuven Open! Registrations are open for the 11th Leuven Open. You can find more information and a register here. Looking forward to seeing you in Leuven … Continue reading

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10th Leuven Open – 30 Participants and a Triple Winner

On Sunday, November 11, 2018 thirty participants came together at the Abdijmolen, Heverlee, for the 10th Leuven Open. The tournament was played according to the Swiss system, comprising 7 rounds of 5-point matches, with clock. On paper the strongest player … Continue reading

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10th Leuven Backgammon Open, Sun 11 Nov 2018

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