The WBIF Online Team Championship 2021 has now begun with 31 countries entered. See our WBIF page (link home page, top right) for the AusBGF team, competing countries, scheduled matches to watch, and results. Best of luck to Saeed, Simon, Hossein, Kevin, Craig and Mick!

The Sydney Backgammoners next Cheap and Cheerful tournament is now open. Entries close midnight September 27. See Tournaments for more information.

The Newcastle Backgammon Club’s Newy Open 2021 gets underway today. Good luck to all!

Congratulations Craig Elfenbein (ACT), winner of the Eva Bitel Tournament main flight. In a best of three, Craig defeated Steve Quinn (VIC) in the first two matches. Well done to both on making the final.

Congratulations to Hossein Haydari, winner of the Eva Bitel Consolation Round and $50. Well done.

Craig Elfenbein goes up against the mighty Steve Quinn. Best of 3 matches to 13 points. First match Sunday 5 Sept 2 pm; second match Saturday 11 Sept 2pm; and third (if needed) Sunday 12 Sept 2pm.

The WBIF (World Backgammon Internet Federation) Online Team Championship 2021 kicks off September 12. Click the link top right home page to see our AusBGF team members and participating countries.

Through to the semis (3×11) are: David Wells vs Craig Elfenbein; and Steve Quinn vs Grant Hoffman. If you would like to watch, keep an eye on the Watch Matches page. Steve and Grant (currently 1-1) will play their final match Wednesday 5pm.

Newcastle Backgammon Club is hosting the second Newy Tournament. Play begins September 12. FREE ENTRY with trophy. Single elimination. For more information, see our Tournaments page.

Thanks to Sam Siave of Christchurch NZ, we have a new FB group BONZA (BackgammOn, New Zealand, Australia – Anything Backgammon for downunder). Click on the Facebook icon top right on the AusBGF home page. Please join!