In the semi-final, Kolonias played against Takis Chatzelis in a 15-point match which Kolonias won 15-0 in five games - that match was recorded and can be seen analyzed by Snowie 4 Pro software by clicking on this link:

GBgF Semi-Final January 2010 - Alexandros Kolonias vs. Takis Chatzelis

Then in the final, Kolonias faced Giorgos Kleitsas, winner of the GBgF’s first season (2007-2008) and ranked #2 in the current season. That match went eight games and Kolonias won it 17-4 to earn the January title. You can see the final analyzed by Snowie here:

GBgF Final January 2010 - Alexandros Kolonias vs. Giorgos Kleitsas

Here are the full results for the January 2010 tournament in Greece:

Main:

Winner: Alexandros Kolonias
Finalist: Giorgos Kleitsas
Semifinalist: Takis Chatzelis
Semifinalist: Nikos Giannakos

Consolation:

Winner: Michalis Christofidis
Finalist: Christos Groutsos

Last Chance :

Winner Michalis Proukakis

Attendance: 27 players

GammonLife Editor Michael Strato with Alexandros Kolonias at the
2007 World Championship in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Here is the Elo rating list for players above 400 experience:

Master Points - Current Top 10 Backgammon Players in Greece:

To participate in our next monthly tourney contact Giorgos Klitsas by email at llurk@hol.gr or by telephone at one of these two phone numbers:

0030 210 7706142 or Mobile 0030 694 5298985.

Weekly Chouettes

Every Tuesday after 8:30 pm one can participate in chouettes at the Piraeus Bridge Club, Omiridou Skilitsi 26, fifth floor - Telephone: 210 4178274.