CHERRY BLOSSOM BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
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​2023 Cherry Blossom
​Backgammon Championship

​The Hyatt Regency at Dulles Airport
2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard
Herndon, Virginia 20171
19-23 April 2023
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YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE A GAME

$12,500 in Added Money
​& Prizes!


  • $5000 ADDED - USBGF National Championship
  • $3500 ADDED - ABT Championship Division - Double Elimination!
  • $1000 ADDED - ABT Advanced Division - Double Elimination!
  • $500 ADDED - ABT Intermediate Division - Double Elimination!
  • $800 ADDED - DC*Metro Open ABT Satellite Event
  • $500 Plus Recording and Transcription ADDED​ - ​Cherry Blossom Women in Backgammon Cup
  • High Roller Jackpot - Cherry Blossom Classic
  • Additional Jackpots - Masters, Open, Advanced, and Intermediate
  • Night Owl Jackpots - Open and Advanced. Owl trophies!
  • BMAB - Five 9 point matches​ submitted for BMAB rating
  • Nation's Capital Doubles - Play with your friends​
  • FTH board event - $950 FTH Board Prize
  • Gammon Guys board event - $650 Gammon Guys Board Prize
  • All Day Every Day 8-Player Jackpots $200/$100/$50/$20
  • Local Club Tournaments Start Sunday - make it a week-long backgammon extravaganza!
  • Unique merchandise! $50 swag pack includes Cherry Blossom t-shirt and scorecard. Pre-orders only!
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Bring the family, take in the sights in the nation's capital

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Beautiful Hotel Near Dulles Airport

Held at The Hyatt Regency Dulles. Complimentary on-site parking and high-speed Wi-Fi in guest rooms and conference rooms. Enjoy amenities such as 24-hour StayFit Gym, indoor pool and hot tub. 10% discount on food and beverage at hotel's Elements Restaurant. Spacious playing rooms.
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Lots of Fun Activities

Great tourist attractions. Visit the nearby Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum, Shenandoah National Park, and local championship golf course. Take the Metro to DC and check out over 100 popular landmarks, museums, and national monuments.
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Enjoy Reston Town Center Restaurants and Shops

Take in the shops and restaurants at Reston Town Center. Catch the Silver Line Metro at Wiehle-Reston East stop to go into downtown DC. Five miles from hotel -- short taxi or Uber ride.
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2023 Cherry Blossom
​Backgammon Championship
​19-23 April 2023
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Tournament Directed & Organized by the following team:

Ben Friesen - Tournament Director
Paul Horton - 1st Assistant Director
Andy Lindeberg - Technical Director
Jonathan Hardigree - 2nd Assistant Director
Julius High - Rookie Director

Contact Us

​Contact Ben Friesen for any questions or assistance.
Mobile: 810-348-1695
E-mail: cherryblossombackgammon@gmail.com

Rules Committee

​TBD

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen
TBD

​Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation National Championship Fund
Gammon Stuff
Gammon Guys
Women in Backgammon
​The Board Room DC
​The Board Room VA

Individual Sponsors

Karen Davis – Hospitality
Bill Finneran - Chocolate Prizes
Tom Jayne – Rookie Sponsor

John Klein – Board Prize
Marcy Kossar - Chocolate Prizes
Jason Lee – Novice Seminar
Roberto Litzenberger - Streaming Sponsor
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