Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament

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  • Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament

    Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament looking good with strong early entries pouring in. With 20-plus committed to play, it looks like we will reach the full compliment for a 32 player knock-out event. There are no draws in backgammon therefore tournaments are always formatted in the knock-out system.
    With a $2800 prize pool, I would expect players from Montreal and Ottawa to attend. However, the few players I have contacted in those cities - not a single response. Not even a "Sorry, I can't make it on May 7."
    Perhaps people no longer read their emails.
    Does anyone on ChessTalk know of backgammon players in Montreal who might be interested? If Montreal were to stage a similar tournament, I can virtually guarantee some 4 - 6 players from Toronto would come.


    TORONTO BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL
    MAY 7 - 10


    The tournament will be played to completion on Sunday May 7 and will be followed by three days of jackpots, one-on-one play and chouettes.

    With a 32 player field, the prize fund will be >>>>>
    $2800 total with
    $1600 First
    800 Second
    200 each to 3rd & 4th

    Other jackpots will be arranged Monday thru Wednesday to suit the players. As well as chouettes for $2, $5, $10, $20 etc

    ENTRY FEE: $100

    SATELLITE Tournamants will be available for 4 player groups
    @ $25 entry fee starting at 12 noon

    Tournament starts Sunday May 7 at 2pm & should be over by 6pm
    Other events - jackpots, chouettes & heads up matches daily til Wednesday
    .............. At the Madison Pub, 14 Madison Ave
    1 block NE of Bloor & Spadina

    MATCHES: start at 7 points and increase by 2 points each round. The final will be
    a best-of-three 7 point matches.

    EQUIPMENT: Some tournament suitable boards will be provided but if you have
    a board & precision dice, bring 'em.

    ACCOMMODATION for out-of-town visitors, available at Madison Manor (next door)
    @ special rate (mention backgammon tournament) 1-877-561-7048
    Or email me vladdobrich@gmail.com
    $95 per night basic

    Also, at Spadina Guest House (enter from 9 Spadina Ave)
    (416) 923-4004
    $79 per night basic

    More info: for upgrade and for multiple occupancy ask when registering
    Last edited by Vlad Dobrich; Thursday, 4th May, 2017, 07:05 AM.

  • #2
    Re: Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament

    BTW,
    Chess players take note
    . The Madison Manor is an economic and convenient place to stay if you are coming to town for a chess tournament. The Manor is a 5 minute walk from both Hart House and the Annex Chess Club. Also they can accommodate up to four per room. Suites are also available.
    And if you're here in mid-week, drop in to the Madison Pub to check out Liza Orlova's Pub Chess night on Wednesdays.

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    • #3
      Re: Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament

      20 confirmed to play so far :
      Here's the list of players thus far:

      Vlad Dobrich
      Mihail Neagu
      Oscar Schoen
      Al Jones
      Ryan Hall
      Chris Wood
      Omar Shah
      Liam Henry
      Ecto Endo
      Sal Pittelli
      Judy May
      Tony Lawand
      Boris Vaduva
      John Orrett
      Doug Hoyte
      Nathan Parker
      John McDonald
      Andy Nero
      Kevork Garabedian plus friends
      Al Brown

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      • #4
        Re: Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament

        Is ANYONE coming from Montreal? Last time I was there (three years ago) there was a very active backgammon scene.

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