Falafel, number 1 on 2007 Giants of Backgammon, will be posting on Play65 blog starting from now. Falafel is currently on his way to Monte Carlo and Cannes, to play at two of the most important tournaments in the world of backgammon, Monte Carlo World Championship and the last qualifier of the World Series of Backgammon, and at this year WSOB final event. From there, he will be reporting exclusively to Play65 blog readers live from his backgammon tournaments, share his thoughts, experiences and memories, and give backgammon advice. So, everyone, greet Falafel on his first post!

On the Road

I am about to leave for Monte Carlo, where I will be participating at the World Championship for the 9th time. The World Backgammon Championship in Monte Carlo is the most exciting event of the year, though I have never yet to win there. But who knows, I did not think I would be voted number 1 on the Backgammon Giants list, but I did and it was a very pleasant surprise…

Anyway, back to the backgammon tournaments. The Monte Carlo World Championship and the World Series of Backgammon final in Cannes are two of the most important events in backgammon. All the best backgammon players come to these tournaments from all over the world.

This year Play65 is sending 3 players to the WSOB final. These players are the winners of the three special WSOB qualifiers held by Play65 during the last three months. I assume that it will be their first experience at such a major live backgammon event. So let me tell you how it is going to be:

Besides playing backgammon all day long (which we all love), a live backgammon event also includes cocktail parties, gala dinners, and, of course, special prizes ceremonies where the players are awarded for their backgammon achievements.

Memories of Past Backgammon Tournaments

My best showing in Monte Carlo was 4 years ago, when I lost in the quarter finals and it all came down to DMP. What I remember most about that last game was that I played really well, but got very unlucky with the dice (isn’t that how we all feel after losing?).

Anyway, I’ve come along way since this unforgettable backgammon event: 2 years ago I actually won my really first big event which was in Las Vegas where I beat Carter Matting in a great final match that came down to DMP, and a few months ago I won my first European event, the Portuguese Open, which was a lot of fun, also at DMP!

Daily Routine of a Backgammon Giant

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