Backgammon players of New York: with the largest group of active and participating members in the NYC, meeting great people to play with has never been easier.
Be sure to bring your board if you have one!
We come in 3 flavors: 1. Casual play - kick back and relax and let your mind wander. 2. Clinic matches - I'll help a group of folks improve their game. 3. Chouettes - for those looking for a bit more edge.
Please also see our "About" pages (http://www.meetup.com/nyc-bg/about/), including our member's Elo ratings (http://www.nycbg.com/elo.htm), current Challenge Ladder ranking (http://www.nycbg.com/ladder.htm), links, pictures, videos, tournaments and other events.
The New York Athletic Club (NYAC) Backgammon Club is pleased to announce that on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009, it will host the 2nd Annual NYC Open Mayor’s Cup Backgammon Championship. Last year’s event proved very successful, attracting a lot of interest from New York backgammon community. Such top US players as Perry Gartner, Rod Covlin, Rich Munitz, Alan Grunwald, Victor Ashkenazi, Allen Hodis, and many others came to compete. Read more
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What members are saying
“ Very congenial group attends. ”
“ If you like backgammon this is a fun way to play a lot. ”