At the same time, he became a regular participant in Dutch backgammon competitions at the highest national levels. In the period 2001-2005, he won the Dutch Open and the Amsterdam Open twice, and reached the Dutch Open finals three times.
At the same time, he became a regular competitor in Dutch backgammon tournaments at the highest national level. During the years 2001 to 2005, he won the Dutch Open and the Amsterdam Open twice, and reached the Dutch Open finals three times.