OFFLINE TOURNAMENTS
If you've ever dreamed of journeying to new places, testing your skills and strategy, meeting new people from all over the world; and, perhaps, winning a prize or two - offline backgammon tournaments may be your goal.
Any given day there are backgammon tournaments - private games, local clubs, 'big money' national events and international weekends.
Without 'showing favorites' there are a few in the upcoming calendar that seem mighty attractive. For example, the 7th International Backgammon Tournament, Paris Master & Open (www.ezegames.com) that's coming up March 1-5. Of course, if you live in Paris - you're there!
There are several categories of play available :
* Master
* Open
* Advanced
* Intermediate
* Beginner
* Double consultation
Each tournament has its' rules and regulations that might vary, from place to place. However diverse the country of play, the skill and strategy of the game is universal.
On May 19-21, the is one tournaments as Velden, Austria, for the WBF Golden Circuit 2006, 18th European Backgammon Championship and the 5th Velden Backgammon Open (www.wbfonline.com).
The next few months are also packed of backgammon tournaments:
* Brakel (near Paderborn), Germany (www.bg-info.de/kaisserbrunned)
* Aix les Bains (Savoie), France (www.ezegames.com)
* Los Angeles, California US (http:users.adelphia.net/~pgibsonmfic)
* Seattle, Washington US (www.backgammonnorthwest.com)
* London UK (www.backpacker-backgammon.com/camden/home.html)
* Las Vegas, Nevada US (http://nvbg.com)
Don’t forget to explore each location you go to, and most important- have fun.
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