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Mochy’s Backgammon Proficiency Exam

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Mochy’s Backgammon Proficiency Exam

We are thrilled to announce #1 Giant of Backgammon Masayuki “Mochy” Mochizuki will be giving his Backgammon Proficiency Exam during the 39th Backgammon World Championship. The cost is 20 Euros to take the exam and includes grading, an in-depth lecture with review of all answers, and a beautiful certificate given to all test-takers.


Thursday, August 7th

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Mochy’s Proficiency Exam – Exam Given


Friday, August 8th

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Mochy’s Proficiency Exam – Lecture & Review

This exam has been given at major tournaments all over the world, including the Nordic Open in Copenhagen, Denmark and the Texas Backgammon Championships in San Antonio, Texas. Players are highly encouraged to participate in this very popular test of backgammon proficiency!

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Discussion

  1. David Klausa  August 2, 2016

    Is it possible to see the problems (and ideally solutions) to this or any of the past proficiency exams? I can’t seem to find anything online.

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World Champion 2022 Sander Lylloff (Denmark)
World Champion 2021 Masayuki "Mochy" Mochizuki (Japan)
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