The U.S. Backgammon Federation has recently partnered with Grouper, a Medicare Advantage and Supplement plan benefit, to cover your membership expenses! What does this partnership mean for you? Starting now, USBGF members on Medicare with a qualifying health plan can enjoy the benefits of membership without the cost. Grouper will cover up to $100 annually towards your USBGF membership.  Are you eligible? To find out if you qualify for this benefit, simply visit groupergroups.com/USBGF and complete a brief form. Grouper will promptly assess your eligibility and notify you wi ..read more

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April 17-21, 2024 Herndon, Virginia Results courtesy Chicago Point ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (96): 1-Victor Ashkenazi (NJ), 2-Marcy Kossar (MD), 3/9-Kent Goulding (MD) / John Klein (MD) / Roberto Litzenberger (VA) / Charlie Pipkin (FL) / David Shadi (NJ) / Jerry Shea (NY) / Chris Trencher (NY), 10/14-Alexander Abramenko (VA) / Alec Izzo (FL) / Dana Nazarian (CA) / Michael Urban (Germany) / Brian Vance (MI). ABT ADVANCED (42): 1-Jerry Ungar (FL), 2-Bob Hathaway (VA), 3/6-Samra Hadden (GA) / Matthew Lundeen (MN) / Candace Mayeron (CA) / Alan Pruce (SC). ABT INTERMEDIATE (19): 1-Andrew Keller (NC), 2-Jame ..read more

U.S. Backgammon Federation President John Pirner selected Tara Mendicino and Bill Riles as the recipients of the USBGF Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2025. The formal presentations on their behalf will be made at the USBGF Awards Dinner during the Texas Backgammon Championships scheduled to convene February 5–9, 2025. “Tara and Bill have each established a long and distinguished record of service to the USBGF, to the promotion and development of their signature American Backgammon Tour event — the Texas Backgammon Championships — and to the promotion and development of backgammon at ..read more

March 21-24, 2024; Middleburg Heights, Ohio Results Courtesy of Chicago Point ABT OPEN (36): 1-Neil Kazaross (IL), 2-John O’Hagan (IN), 3-Roberto Litzenberger (VA), 4/5-Boris Shafransky (MD) / Joe Urso (NY); 1C-Felix Goykhamen (NJ), 2C-Jeb Horton (NC). ABT ADVANCED (38): 1-Ray Cifani (OH), 2-Clare Phelps (OH), 3-Gary Payne (MI), 4/5-Jeff Cunningham (OH) / Ken Drees (OH); 1C-Brian Sposit (OH), 2C-Sean O’Donnell (Canada). BMAB PLAYER’S CUP OHIO (20): 1-John O’Hagan (IN), 2/5-Garry Kallos (Canada) / Neil Kazaross (IL) / Jeremy Ly (NY) / P.J. Macali (OH). PR winners: 1-Art Benjamin (CA) at 2.70 ..read more

Enter now for a chance to represent the U.S. in the World Backgammon Internet Federation (WBIF) World Cup and Champions Cup! Entry deadline is Friday, March 29th. Qualifier matches will take place on Saturday, March 30th. Register for This Event Note: You must be logged in to register There’s no cap on qualifier entries. However, only six players from a single country can participate in the main events – three for the World Cup and three for the Champions Cup. While qualifier winners will represent the U.S., these are individual events, not team events. Qualifier Entry Deadline: Friday, March ..read more

ATLANTA SPRING BACKGAMMON CLASSICFebruary 29-March 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia Results Courtesy of Chicago Point ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (47): 1-Joe Urso (NY), 2-Brian Vance (MI), 3/4-Adrian Nedelcu (IL) / Ray Spehar (FL); 1C-Stacy Turner (FL), 2C-Roberto Litzenberger (VA); 1LC-Mike Horri (GA). ABT ADVANCED (49): 1-Jerry Ungar (FL), 2-Bill Kaludis (TN), 3/4-Ted Cetola (FL) / Kamran Kheirani (Canada); 1C-Garrett Brown (GA), 2C-Scott Bailey (GA); 1LC-Robert Kratz (NC). BMAB PLAYER’S CUP (24): Tie 1/6- Rob Crase (OH) / Di Di (GA) / Kent Goulding (MD) / Irina Litzenberger (VA) / Paul Polatov (NY) / Sammy W ..read more

February 23-25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts Results Courtesy of Chicago Point ABT OPEN (29): 1-Brad Mampe (MA), 2-Garrett Duquesne (NY); 1C-Alex Zamanian (MA), 2C-Ilja Tardijn (The Netherlands); 1LC-Doug Roberts (MA). ABT ADVANCED (13): 1-John Leonard (MA), 2-Stephen Griffin (MA); 1C-Richard Battikha (CT); 1LC-Sharooz Moreh (NY). MASTERS JACKPOT (8): 1-G.L. Harvie (VT), 2-Marty Storer (NH). DOUBLES (12 teams): 1-Anca Morar (RI) & Mike Vena (CT), 2-Jon Douglas (NY) & Steve Douglas (NY). EARLYBIRD JACKPOT (16): 1-Jerry Shea (NY); 1C-John Leonard (MA). OPEN JACKPOT (4): 1-Marty Storer (NH ..read more

Unfortunately, the tournaments originally scheduled in Pennsylvania and Connecticut later this year will no longer be sanctioned American Backgammon Tour (ABT) events, along with the Massachusetts State Backgammon Championships. Players who participated in the Massachusetts State Backgammon Championships last weekend will still receive their earned ABT Points. We recognize the impact this decision will have on players living in New England who will now have fewer tournaments within close traveling distance.  The USBGF will continue to sanction new tournaments that meet quality standards t ..read more

February 7-11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas Results courtesy of Chicago Point ABT GEOFFREY PARKER CHAMPIONSHIP (107+47 rebuys): 1-Saba Bejanishvili (GA), 2-Cem Aslan (TX), 3/4-Neil Kazaross (IL) / Jon Vietor (CA); 1C-Thomas Tenland (Sweden), 2C-David Winn (TX), 3C/4C-Ami Benari (CO) / Ryan Rebelo (Canada); 1LC-David Kettler (TX), 2LC-Steve Sax (CA). ABT INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (49+21 rebuys): 1-Lena Sahlén (Sweden), 2-Gonzalo Velarde (Peru); 1C-Daniel Bluestone (VA), 2C-Tommy Tallarico (CA), 3C/4C-Gene Eydelman (IL) / Vinny Ramirez (CA); 1LC-Greg Zillgitt (MN), 2LC-Jeremy Krieger (OR). NOVICE CHAMPI ..read more