GammonVillage Magazine Newsletter - Vol. 13, #22, 08 Jun 2011

THE GAMMONVILLAGE ARTICLES PUBLISHED FROM JUNE 1 - JUNE 8, 2011.

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News

Chuck Bower

Tournament Report - 2011 ABT Chicago Open and Giants Invitational 06 Jun 2011  -  by Adam Bennett   I wish I could find something more eloquent to say about the 31st Chicago Open/Giants Invitational combined event, held May 26-30, 2011, than an overworked palindrome from the 1960s, but I cannot. All I can say is "wow". Rating:   5.00

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Feature Columnists

Douglas Zare

Winning Causes Poor Play 01 Jun 2011  -  by Douglas Zare   Backgammon is a game of skill and luck, so there are times you will win even if your opponent outplayed you. You will also lose some matches against players who are playing poorly but rolling well. Rating:   4.75