Countdown to Open - Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament Practice
This is a weekly tournament-style practice event for players preparing for the upcoming 44th Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament on May 20th 2026, or who would like to play competitive matches. The goal is to create a focused, competitive environment that mirrors serious tournament play and helps participants sharpen their skills before the Open 🧠
This is intended to be a serious practice event for players who want to test their mettle. While the atmosphere is always friendly, the emphasis is on strong play, good etiquette, and meaningful preparation 🥊
If attendance is strong, we’ll make it a $10 buy-in tournament 💰 A simple prize structure could be:
1st place: 80%
2nd place: 20%
Come ready for serious matches, useful reps, and a great tune-up for the Chicago Open 🎲⚔