Leuven Open – practical info

Posted on 30th October 2021 by Johan

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 Ticket (+ ID card) will be required. Should this mean that, very unfortunately, you cannot participate, then please let us know as soon as possible, and maybe your seat can make somebody on the waiting list happy.
  • As the windows of the playing venue may have to be opened from time to time, a warm sweater may come in handy.
  • The dice will start rolling at 10:00, so please be there at 9:45 at latest, and preferably earlier. Breakfast, included in the fee, will be waiting for you from 9:00.

Venue: Brasserie De Abdijmolen, Abdij van Park 4, 3001 Leuven

Prizes for the Leuven Open 2021
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12th Leuven Open: maximum capacity reached

Posted on 24th October 2021 by Johan

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 the registration form, which will serve as a waiting list in case somebody cancels.

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Registrations are open for the 12th Leuven Open

Posted on 1st September 2021 by Nader K. Rad

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 note that we’re limited to 24 participants this time.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in Leuven Open, on November 21st 2021, in brasserie De Abdijmolen.

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Let’s roll again!

Posted on 1st September 2021 by Johan

It’s been a while, isn’t it, but we’re so happy we can finally gather again in real life to enjoy our beloved game and each other’s company.

Mark your calendar for the Fall 2021:

  • Sunday, September 19, from 1pm to 6pm, in de Vaart: 5×5 (= five 5-point matches, with clock)
  • Sunday, October 24, from 1pm to 6pm, in de Vaart: 5×5
  • Sunday, November 21, from 10am to 6pm, in de Abdijmolen: 12th Leuven Open. Max 24 participants, preregistration required.
  • Sunday, November 28, from 1pm to 6pm, in de Vaart: 5×5

Our playing venues are as before:

In January 2022, we expect to start our yearly club championship again.

See you soon!

Henri, Johan, Toon, Nader

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Leuven Open 2020 cancelled

Posted on 16th October 2020 by Nader K. Rad

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 the first time since 2009, there will be no Leuven Open Backgammon this year. We hope that the 12th edition can and will take place in 2021, with the familiar ingredients that give the tournament its unique flavour.

Thank you for your understanding. Looking forward to better times when we can roll the dice together again.

Take care,
Henri, Johan & Nader

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No more Leuven Monthly games in 2020

Posted on 22nd September 2020 by Nader K. Rad

Given the current pandemic situation, having the Leuven Monthly games doesn’t seem practical. As a result, we decided to cancel the remaining games in 2020.

Hopefully, everything gets better soon, and we can get together for the games again. Until then, take care and stay safe.

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Leuven Monthly to be resumed in September

Posted on 15th June 2020 by Nader K. Rad

Based on the current state of coronavirus, we’ve decided to resume Leuven Monthly after Summer. The first game will be on Sunday, 27th of September, at 13:45.

Looking forward to seeing you again. Stay safe.

2020-09-22 UPDATE: Unfortunately, this plan didn’t work. The remaining Leuven Monthly games of 2020 are cancelled.

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12th Leuven Open

Posted on 29th April 2020 by Nader K. Rad

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 available soon.

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Tournaments etc. postponed/cancelled (update)

Posted on 29th April 2020 by Nader K. Rad

Recent update from BGFed:

Due to the measures to limit the propagation of the COVID-19 virus, the following live backgammon activities are postponed or cancelled:

  • Leuven Monthly (Friday, April 24)
  • 4 Cubes rounds 2 & 3 (Sunday, April 26)
  • Brussels Friendly 100 (Friday, May 1)

As soon as we have more information about the meeting possibilities, the BIC competition will be rescheduled. By now, our expectation is to postpone all matches by +/- 3 months (for ex. the D2 qualifying round-robin to be finished in June will be rescheduled till September). Online matches still valid for the rating list (see earlier post).

Take care of yourself and those around you.

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Validity of online matches for ratings

Posted on 2nd April 2020 by Nader K. Rad

Since we can’t get together to play backgammon these days because of the coronavirus pandemic, BGFed has decided to accept online matches that meet certain criteria in the official ratings.

More information about the conditions and the way you can submit the results is available on BGFed.

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