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New York City Backgammon burst on the scene April 8, 2008 with an inaugural group comprised of nearly 50 players. Currently home
to over 300 members, NYC Backgammon is the largest group of participating and
active backgammon players in New York. Meeting several times
a month for casual play, ladder matches and chouettes at locations in the Village, Upper West Side
and
Upper East Side, Hell's Kitchen, and the Princeton Club, as well as monthly Sunday afternoon tournaments.
Events are organized through meetup.com.
We're bringing Backgammon back! Our group is free
to join and free to attend.
NYC Backgammon
Group Organizers:
Rod
Organizer and founder.
Rod is the group's MC, keeping everyone playing and having a great time.
He graciously offers his expertise to any and all players wishing to advance or
pick up some pointers. Contact Rod with any questions, comments, and suggestions
for improvements to our group.
Rod@nycbg.com
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Rich
Assistant Organizer, and #30 ranked in
the world. Rich is the brains behind our own Elo rankings system, as well
as the fine tuning of our Challenge Ladder. A World Class Backgammon
player, Rich offers players of all levels invaluable advice and insight into
this incredible game.
Rich@nycbg.com
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Julia
Assistant Organizer, web master and
challenge ladder master. Contact Julia with any questions or disputes about the
ladder, or ladder matches played outside a meetup that you would like to submit
for inclusion in the Challenge Ladder.
Julia@nycbg.com
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Lynn
Assistant Organizer.
Lynn is one of our sharpest players and organizer of the
two largest annual backgammon tournaments in the United States (NY
Metro and Vegas).
Lynn@nycbg.com
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Tournament
Organizers:
Antoinette
Monthly Tournaments
Organizer, world
renowned player and backgammon resource guru. Her
monthly tournaments are a well attended and
exciting event for many backgammon aficionados in New York.
Antoinette@nycbg.com
(212) 222-7177 or (917) 538-7039
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