Take your game to the next level
I’m a world-ranked backgammon player with years of teaching experience to all levels of ability. I am based in Hampstead and cover most of central London. I also offer lessons online.
About me
I have been teaching backgammon since 2019 mostly online and mostly to advanced players and higher. I also use my YouTube channel, youtube.com/simonbargetbg as a teaching method, where I stream live online games most Fridays and explain the reasons for my moves.
I am a BMAB Grandmaster level 3, a certification achieved by roughly 100 players in the world. The BMAB system determines your level of play by measuring you up against the world’s most advanced backgammon computer programme, eXtreme Gammon.
I have played in numerous tournaments, won some tournaments, and played for the United Kingdom several times. I was the founder of the initial Magriel Cup, a Ryder-Cup style match between the UK and the US held initially in August 2020, October 2023, and October 2024, which the UK won in October 2024.
I have good results when it comes to lowering my students’ Performance Rating (PR).
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