The Blackfriars Tavern

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How the Blackfriars Backgammon League works

The Next Season runs from January to March 2027. The league is split into divisions of four players. Each month you play the other three people in your division once, so about one game a week. You and your opponent agree a time that suits you both.

Joining

Ask at the bar and put your name down. We add another division for every four players who join.

The season

League play runs from January to March 2027. Competition nights are on the first Wednesday of the month, starting on 6 January 2027. You can arrange your league games at other times that suit you and your opponent.

How the divisions work

Each division has four players. In Division 1 you play the other three. In Division 2 you do the same, and so on as the league grows.

At the end of each month, the top player in each division moves up one division. The bottom player moves down one. The top player in Division 1 is the monthly champion. The bottom player in the lowest division stays there. New players join at the bottom.

Playing

League matches are 3-point games. The doubling cube is on. There are no cash stakes, entry fees or cash prizes.

House rules are on the one-page sheet at the bar and from the host on the night. The host can answer questions. If there is a disagreement, the host takes it to the club adjudicator, whose decision is final.

Submitting results

One of you submits the result through the club’s results form. The host will confirm the process when you register. If you spot a mistake, tell the host rather than changing another player’s result.

Staying in touch

We will contact you about fixtures and league news using the details you gave us. We will not add you to any other list.

Ready to play?

Ask at the bar if you want to join the league. If you are not sure yet, come to the taster on Wednesday 2 December.

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