Dirk Schiemann (Germany) is the renowned author of two best selling backgammon books: “The Theory of Backgammon” and “To Hit or Not to Hit”. He is Giant #6 and recently rose to #1 on the BMAB list of World Class players earning his Super Grandmaster S2. This will be Dirk’s first appearance in Los Angeles. Dirk will be the guest lecturer on Friday morning. TOPIC: Anything he damn well pleases.