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The Women’s World of Backgammon (WWB) is helping women relatively new to the game gain the skill and confidence they need to step into competitive tournament play. The initiative began with a groundbreaking 2022 survey of online backgammon players conducted by WWB and Backgammon Galaxy. We wanted to learn why women were so underrepresented at the tournament table—and what we discovered reshaped our mission.   The survey revealed what stands between new players and competitive

The Joy of Backgammon: A Game for a Lifetime There are few pleasures as timeless as sitting across a board, shaking the dice, and watching a game of backgammon unfold. Whether you’re playing at home, in a café, or in a tournament halfway across the world, backgammon offers a rare mix of fun, focus, and friendship that enriches life at every age.   A Game That Keeps Giving Backgammon is one of the world’s oldest games, and perhaps that’s why it feels so enduring. Each roll of

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...

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...

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