Player of the year 2001
Jesolo, 28-30 September 2001: the roman computer engineer 27 years old Stefano Luperto won the 2001 Italian Board Games Championship, which took place at the Tourism Palace of Jesolo Lido (Venice).
Mind Sports Olympiad 2001
London, 18-27 August 2001: 5th edition for the Mind Sports Olympiad, the most “juicy” international occasion for players that enjoy playing many different boardgames. Dario De Toffoli couldn't miss it!
13th City of Venice
5-8 July 2001: Jakov Nepomniatchy from Moscow won the 13th “City of Venice” International Backgammon Tournament held in the glamorous setting of the Casino at the Lido of Venice. Second place for the italian Carlo Melzi.