Backgammon Online

01-Nov-2024
08:11 PST

Apparently, everything is good as is, so I wouldn't be holding my breath  

01-Nov-2024
10:23 PST

Just don't let mentor play again. Pretty simple. I'll point out that he started our third finals match, but failed to specify whether it was for BBL, and set it for 3 days instead of 2. And then had the gall to ask me "is this supposed to be a BBL game?". Buddy, you're the one who started a game with the wrong specifications and no notes, so you tell me!

11-Nov-2024
13:04 PST

Friends,

BBL-27 Registration is now open. Please use our usual website link to register for the new tournament (https://tinyurl.com/ze-bbl).

IMPORTANT: I made several updates to the Rules and Code of Conduct pages. Changes to the Rules clarify and enhance the playoff tiebreaker approach, while changes to the Code of Conduct specify what is considered a noticeable delay and how they will be handled. Hope you will all find them acceptable.

Looking forward to seeing you all back!

NOTE: The group seeding and all games will begin on November 26. Please reserve your place in the tournament early!

Best,
Leoton

16-Nov-2024
23:42 PST

There isn't Blokhin and Jart  

26-Nov-2024
06:44 PST

This post was deleted by BossyBear on 26-Nov-2024, 06:44 PST

26-Nov-2024
06:44 PST

All challenges initiated!

This is the first time in the history of this tournament that I have been able to start all games without challenge criteria or max number of games limitations preventing it.

I can't believe it!

Pinch me. I must be dreaming.

26-Nov-2024
06:57 PST

Friends,
I wanted to welcome 32 returning and 1 new players to our BBL-27 tournament! We have a few more newcomers on the waiting list and if they confirm their agreement with the Rules and Code of Conduct within 2 days, I’ll add them to the groups.

Based on the snapshot of participants’ ratings as of November 26, the four-group seeding is now set and all games can begin! The top four players from each group will go to the 1/8 finals with the playoff portion of the tournament being conducted on a best-of-three basis. All games must use the BG format only.

As always, I would like to reiterate that this is a blitz league and when you signed up, you agreed to play fast, abide by the rules and code of conduct, and timely report individual results on our BBL website.

IMPORTANT: Please update your challenge criteria to ensure you can be challenged by your group opponents or challenge them yourself first! Check your ignore lists too. Please avoid any delays as all your group games must start by December 1!

In order to see who your group opponents are, please go to the home page of the BBL website (https://tinyurl.com/ze-bbl - bookmark this page!) where you will find the link to the Results page. Everything is set up on that page, including a ZE challenge link for each group opponent, which is created for your convenience. Click that link for each group opponent, and your BBL challenge will automatically open on ZE.

On the home page of the BBL website, you will find the result submission form. The winner of each individual game should fill in this form within 24 hours of completion in the following format: Player A - Player B 1:0, Gammon (if applicable).

As usual, I intend to update the results multiple times a day as I get automated notifications on your result submissions. Please review the results page often, and, if you are not seeing some of your results, please don’t hesitate to submit them even if you lost a game. Your assistance here is greatly appreciated.

Here are a few additional suggestions to speed up the games:
a) Communicate with your opponents to see what time of the day is best for both of you to be online.
b) If you happen to be on the losing side and your game is out of reach, consider resigning and updating the website with the result yourself as your opponent might not notice that the game was over.

As usual, feel free to connect with me directly if you have any issues, questions, or concerns

Best,
Leoton
https://tinyurl.com/ze-bbl

26-Nov-2024
07:05 PST

I don't have enough points (only 13) to start the last game   ....
I hope he/she revises his criteria by Dec. 1st., official start of BBL

09-Dec-2024
23:10 PST

I ended up ingloriously in the current stage...but my opponent Gem was much better than me. Although I wanted to play (beat) Blokhin   ... gl both of them
Any way... I still one of "sweet 16"  

10-Dec-2024
01:37 PST

You're always a champion, even when you run out of luck. Thanks for your kind wishes.