Reproduced here with kind permission from Phil:

​Here is why I NEVER complain about the rolls, or luck:

1. It's rude.  It suggests your opponent is only winning because he is lucky and implies that he is not skillful.  It is just very bad form and insulting.
2. Nobody cares.  Everyone is tired of hearing it.  Everyone only sees their own bad rolls and forgets their great ones.
3. It's often NOT TRUE that you are unlucky.  Everyone rolls the same.  If you think you are rolling more than your share of bad rolls, you're probably playing badly and not realizing it...because the worse you play, the more bad rolls there are and the more good rolls you give your opponent. 
4. If you concentrate on your bad rolls, YOU WILL PLAY WORSE.  Complaining focuses your mind and energy on the wrong things.  You think about  how bad you are rolling, or how good your opponents roll, instead of what you really should be concentrating on: what is the right decision? 
5. Complaining makes the game less enjoyable.  For you.  The more you make an issue of your bad luck, the more you will remember the bad luck and the less fun you will have playing.  Even if you win.

Bottom line, I NEVER complain about a roll, or bad luck.  Ever.  And I am sure my opponents appreciate it, and I am sure I play better and am happier as a result.  And when someone tells me how lucky I was, I give them my standard reply:  "Yes, I was lucky I got you for an opponent!"

Worcester players gave a good performance at the local Midlands Open, held at our sister club, Birmingham Backgammon club in Moseley this past weekend.

Jamie MacPherson (pictured above, 2nd from left) was runner-up in the Consolation final, and Worcester pair John Georgiou and Maz Maszlag (not pictured) once again made a strong showing in the doubles competition, coming in as runners-up.  Two Worcester players, Sean Jones and David Sanders, made it to the final 16 of the Main competition but unfortunately couldn't progress further.

Congratulation to the team from Birmingham, Matthew, Alex and Michele for organizing an enjoyable weekend tournament, great prizes and the sweet taste of honey jars for all attendees.

The next local tournament is the Worcester Intermediates on 12th November as part of the UKBGF tour.  Make sure you are registered at worcester-open.weebly.com/ as places are filling up fast!

After having increased the field size at the upcoming Worcester Intermediates Open to 64 due to demand, there are currently only 10 places left. If you would like to take part in this one-day tournament hosted by Worcester Backgammon Club on Saturday 12th November, make sure to register now!

worcester-open.weebly.com/

Due to our previous venue being unable to offer us consistent week nights to meet, we have recently moved to a new regular venue, the Claines Royal British Legion Club.

Claines Royal British Legion Club
Cornmeadow Lane,
Worcester WR3 7PL
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We will meet here each Tuesday of the month starting at 7.00 pm. The first week of the month we will meet on the Wednesday night instead.