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    Results: 2026 Denver Open Backgammon Tournament

    ABT: WILD WEST SHOOTOUT: 8th ANNUAL DENVER OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENTJune 3-7, 2026; Denver, Colorado ABT DIVISION 1 – BISON (50+24 rebuys): 1-Richard Stubbe (TX), 2-Charles Raichle (CO),…

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    StuADMIN June 12, 2026

    Chicago Open Backgammon Championship

    ABT: 44th CHICAGO OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENTMay 20-25, 2026; Rosemont, Illinois ABT OPEN (79): 1-John O’Hagan (IN), 2-Anthony Niakiani (CA), 3-Michael Flohr (IL), 4/6-Karen Davis (FL) /…

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    StuADMIN June 5, 2026
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    2026 Club Tournament of Champions Freeroll

    The USBGF is thrilled to announce our annual USBGF Club Championship, a freeroll to find the best of the best in each club across the…

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    StuADMIN May 8, 2026
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    Charlotte Backgammon Invitational Results

    April 30-May 3, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina ABT OPEN (39): 1-Gary Koscielny (FL), 2-Michael Mesich (MN), 3/6-Ben Friesen (MI) / G.L. Harvie (NC) / Mike…

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    StuADMIN May 5, 2026
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    2026 American Backgammon Hall of Fame — Call for Nominations

    Submit your nomination by July 1st, 2026. The American Backgammon Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have achieved extraordinary playing results and/or have made extraordinary…

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    StuADMIN April 30, 2026

    Results: 2026 Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championships

    Cherry Blossom Backgammon ChampionshipHerndon, VAApril 15-19, 2026 Results courtesy of Chicago Point ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (92): 1-Marty Storer (NH), 2-Joe Russell (CA), 3/9-Karen Davis (FL) /…

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    StuADMIN April 21, 2026

    Results: Ohio State Backgammon Championships

    31st OHIO STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPSCanton, OhioMarch 26-29, 2026 Results courtesy of Chicago Point ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (37): 1-Kit Woolsey (CA), 2-Lynda Clay (CO), 3-John O’Hagan (IN),…

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    Terri Fishel March 31, 2026

    Results: Atlanta Backgammon Classic

    February 26-March 1, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia Results courtesy ChicagoPoint ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (56): 1-Rory Pascar (IL), 2-Kit Woolsey (CA); 1C-Petko Kostadinov (SC), 2C-Saba Bejanishvili (GA); 1LC-Kent…

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    Terri Fishel March 3, 2026
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    Results: Texas Backgammon Champtionships

    February 3-8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas Results Courtesy Chicago Point ABT GEOFFREY PARKER CHAMPIONSHIP (110+48 rebuys): 1-Benjamin Hugon (TX), 2-Saba Bejanishvili (GA), 3/4-Art Benjamin (CA)…

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    Terri Fishel February 11, 2026

    USBGF Expert Sessions – Decision Science & Your Path to Backgammon Excellence

    An Exclusive Webinar with 2-Time World Champion Frank Frigo
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    StuADMIN January 29, 2026
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