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ABT Main Event

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AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR

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​ABT Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour (ABT) master points.

The main event starts Saturday, April 21st and takes place over two days. As part of the ABT, this event is one of 15-20 events each year that include points for ABT player of the year.

ABT Championship Division - $3500 Added Money!

Entry Fee - $300, 90% return.
Optional Side Pool - $150, 95% return.
Eligibility​ - Open to all players.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 11 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/12s settings.

ABT Advanced Division - $1500 Added Money!

Entry Fee - $200, 85% return.
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Advanced division players are generally in the 7-10 PR (performance rating) skill level based on eXtreme Gammon. Subject to eligibility approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/15s settings.

ABT Intermediate Division - $500 Added Money!

Entry Fee - $200, 85% return.
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Open to players not deemed of Championship level, generally 7-10 PR. Subject to eligibility approval. based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.​
​Clocks required, 2m/15s settings

$5000 Added Money!

Registration available soon
FLYER available soon
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 - Director of Beginner Events

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 – Beginner Seminar
Roberto Litzenberger - Streaming Sponsor
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