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September 2025 Newsletter: Four Years of Women's World of Backgammon: Markers of Progress
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


August 2025 Newsletter: A Seat at the Table - Why the Women’s World Championship Deserves More
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...


July 2025 Newsletter: From Social Player to Tournament Winner
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...


June 2025 Newsletter - Learning: What's Really Working
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...


May 2025 Newsletter: Stepping Up
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...


April 2025 Newsletter: Traveling for Backgammon, the Women's World Team Championship, Upcoming Events & More
Traveling for backgammon is about much more than the game itself. It's about connection, friendship, community—and adventure. For women...


Women Commentators, Announcing the 2025 Doubles Tournament & Much More!
Women Can Talk Backgammon Too! Backgammon commentary isn’t just the guys' domain anymore! Women are slowly but surely making their mark...


Women at the Backgammon Table, an Update on the WWB Cup, and So Much More
Women’s events have grown in popularity over the last two years, helping attract more women to competitive backgammon tournaments. These...


WWB December Newsletter -Ensuring Integrity, the Invitational WWB Cup, Upcoming Events & More
We hope everyone has had a great 2024 and enjoyed progressing their backgammon skills throughout the year.  – The WWB Team Ensuring...


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


October Newsletter: A Fond Farewell, and a Continued Commitment from Christine Merser, Founder, WWB
It is with mixed emotions that I announce my resignation from the board of Women’s World of Backgammon after three wonderful years. When...


BWW September Newsletter
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...


BWW August Newsletter
A Note from WWB Peer Coaching Participant Stephanie Blackton Nothing could make us happier or more inspired than receiving a letter like...


BWW July Newsletter
What a week it was for the Women's Team USA in Sweden. It was the first-ever Women’s World Team Championships, with teams from eight...


BWW June Newsletter
The Burning Question: Why do Women Need ‘Women Only’ Events  Women's World of Backgammon Mission Statement: To promote women's...


BWW May Newsletter
Peer Coaching Program  Last fall, after our article on the chess team from Harlem beating every Ivy League wannabe through their...


BWW April Newsletter
We have big news this month! We have expanded our board of directors, adding Melanie Hughes and Irina Litzenberger to our group of...


BWW March Newsletter
So many of you have been extremely generous with your time, your money, and your supportive emails and outreach to us, assisting us in...


BWW February Newsletter
Friends and fellow backgammon players,  Did we mention that we are publishing a book? THE BACKGAMMON PRIMER.  The book will be...


BWW January Newsletter
Friends and fellow backgammon players, Â As we approach a new year, we both spend considerable time, together and individually, looking...


BWW December Newsletter
Who among us hasn't wanted to change their name at least once in their life? Well, here we are again at the name game tables after input...


BWW November Newsletter
A New Peer Coaching Program from Backgammon. Winning . Women. Adam Grant, a great thinker, has just released his latest book, Hidden...


BWW October Newsletter
What a month it's been for women. We are playing in greater numbers, and the attendance at our events online is growing, growing,...


BWW September Newsletter
It's an exciting time for women who seek to play backgammon for enjoyment and competitive excellence. When we started Backgammon. ...


BWW August Newsletter
Women’s Backgammon Tournaments/Events The Backgammon News Facebook page in early August published a comment: “Why Do We Have Women's...


BWW July Newsletter
You may have already noticed something different in this newsletter… we have a new name! Introducing Backgammon. Winning. Women. Why...
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