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 This week, we welcome Christophe Borgeat, winner of [[competition_ftf:france:cdf:cdf.anjoufeu2025|French National Championship 2025]] Hosted By Anjou Feu
-====== Triumph in the Vineyards: My Victory at the 2025 French Diplomacy Championship ======
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+===== Triumph in the Vineyards: My Victory at the 2025 French Diplomacy Championship ======
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 From July 12th to 14th, 2025, the French Diplomacy Championship took place in Bellevigne-en-Layon, at the magnificent Château La Tomaze. Nestled among the vineyards of the Loire Valley, the venue offered not only breathtaking views but also the convenience of on-site lodging. The setting fostered a unique ambiance of strategic focus, conviviality, and immersion — a true paradise for Diplomacy enthusiasts.
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 Over four rounds, I faced a wide array of experienced players, navigating alliances, stabs, and shifting board states. The tournament format rewarded both consistency and boldness, and by the end of the weekend, I was the only player to top two boards — securing the overall title.
-===== Round 1 – German Precision with a Northern Ally =====
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 Surprisingly, Turkey, despite its automated moves, managed to hold on to three centers, thanks largely to the lack of coordination among Austria and Italy. In the end, I emerged with 8 centers for a board top, while both Italy and England finished on 7. It was a well-executed start, and an important psychological boost heading into the rest of the tournament.
-===== Round 2 – Stalemates and Setbacks in the East =====
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-===== Round 3 – The Black Sea Gambit =====
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 Crucially, my alliance with Italy held firm throughout. I built only two fleets during the entire game — one of which remained stationed in the Black Sea — showing both trust and strategic discipline. As the game progressed, I tightened my grip on the eastern half of the board and finished with a 9-center board top. This was my second board top of the tournament, and it positioned me firmly in the lead.
-===== Round 4 – Holding the Line Under Pressure =====
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 Austria and England finished tied for the board top. Crucially, neither had previously won a round and there was a new winner on the other table too — meaning I remained the only player to have topped two boards. That sealed the deal: I secured first place overall in the tournament.
-===== Final Thoughts – A Championship of Grit and Timing =====
+==== Final Thoughts – A Championship of Grit and Timing ====
 Winning the 2025 French Diplomacy Championship was both thrilling and hard-earned. Across four very different games, I experienced moments of dominance, frustration, opportunity, and survival. I’m proud not only of the two board tops but also of my resilience in Round 4.
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 Château La Tomaze offered the perfect environment for a Diplomacy tournament — serene yet competitive, beautiful yet mentally intense. My thanks to the organizers, fellow players, and the local community for making this a memorable championship.
+===== Connected Articles =====
+  * [[competition_ftf:france:cdf:cdf.anjoufeu2025|Championnat de France 2025 AnjouFeu]]
+  * [[personalities:second_fiddle:yann_clouet_cdf-anjou2025|Second fiddle:Yann Clouet "How i defended (succesfully)my second place at the french NDC]]
+  * World Diplomacy Reference : Christophe Borgeat