What's Happening in
the Women's World of Backgammon?

This month marks the 4th anniversary of  Women's World of Backgammon (WWB) —a milestone worth celebrating. In just four years, we've gone from a small initiative with a bold vision to a global community creating meaningful change for women in competitive backgammon. Along the way, we've learned, adapted, and expanded our focus to meet the needs of women players worldwide. Here's a look at what we've achieved—and where we're heading. We also celebrate the many other women's gr

There’s no place quite like Monte Carlo when it’s the venue for the Backgammon World Championship. This year’s tournament at the Fairmont...

From Social Player to Tournament Winner I first picked up backgammon during COVID, mostly as a way to pass the time at home. What started...

If you're anywhere near Palm Beach and you love backgammon—or even if you're just curious—you need to know about Palm Beach Women's...

You can now watch the video of Michy Kageyama's WWB Learning Session on Improving Your Backgammon Cube Decision Skills. We know you will...

The other day, I was genuinely moved when Lee Genud—who won the Backgammon World Championship in Monte Carlo in 1981—told me how much my...

It used to be a big shock when a woman won a major backgammon tournament or beat one of the top male players. These days? It still turns...

Traveling for backgammon is about much more than the game itself. It's about connection, friendship, community—and adventure. For women...

Steve Sax, a Backgammon Masters Awarding Body–certified grandmaster and member of the American Backgammon Hall of Fame, explains how to...

Julius High explains how to use Anki flashcards for backgammon to improve your game in this video. Rainer Birkle from Germany developed...

Women Can Talk Backgammon Too! Backgammon commentary isn’t just the guys' domain anymore! Women are slowly but surely making their mark...

Women’s events have grown in popularity over the last two years, helping attract more women to competitive backgammon tournaments. These...

Enjoy this match between Anna Price (UK) and Karen Davis (US), played in the quarterfinals of The World Backgammon Internet Federation...

We hope everyone has had a great 2024 and enjoyed progressing their backgammon skills throughout the year.    – The WWB Team Ensuring...

As more and more women enter the competitive landscape of Backgammon, they are eager for information—not just on how to prepare and play,...

Three years ago, Blue 2's founder Christine Merser started Women's World of Backgammon with her co-founder, Karen Davis. She has just...

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my resignation from the board of Women’s World of Backgammon after three wonderful years. When...

Enjoy this review of a recent match in the Super Jackpot of the 1st Backgammon Festival in Aachen Germany in August 2024 between two of...

A number of people pointed out that we overlooked reporting on a very important tournament result, which had an amazing woman at the top...

Our Brains & Backgammon Most of my friends are not backgammon players. They know I play, but they don't play. I was at a dinner party...