SUNNY FLORIDA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
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Eligibility Guidelines

Division 1 (Open/Championship ABT)

Players of all skill levels are welcome to play.
Players with PR <=7 are only eligible to play in the Open division.

Division 1.5 (Open Jackpot)

Players with known PR>5.5 are generally eligible to play in the Open Jackpot.
Players with ABT/ABTO win percent >55% or ABT/ABT Online! ELO >1800 may be required to play the Masters Jackpot.

Division 2 (Advanced)

The Advanced division is the middle section of eligibility.
Players with known PR>7 are eligible to play in the Advanced division events.
Players with ABT/ABTO win percent >57.5% or ABT/ABT Online! ELO >1800 may be required to play the Open Division.
Players without meaningful ABT Online! PR data may be asked to prove their skill level in order to play in the Advanced division.

Division 3 (Intermediate)

The Intermediate division is the lowest section of eligibility.
Players with known PR>10 are eligible to play in the Intermediate division.
Players with ABT/ABTO win percent >57.5% or ABT/ABT Online! ELO >1800 may also be required to play the Open Division.
Players without meaningful ABT Online! PR data will be asked to prove their skill level in order to play in the Intermediate division.
Sunny Florida Backgammon Championship
​August 16-20, 2023

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 
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Tournament Organized by

Ben Friesen, Andy Horton, & ​Paul Horton

​Special thanks to Karen Davis for being our South Florida expert.

Tournament Staff

Ben Friesen - Director
Paul Horton - Assistant Director
Jonathan Hardigree - Johny of All Trades
Andy Lindeberg- Technical Director
​Julius High - Director of Rookie Events
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Assisted by:
​Ed Corey
​Stephen Collins
​Nano Cabrera

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen
TBD
​TBD

Rules Committee

Rich Munitz
TBD
​TBD

Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation
Gammon Stuff
Gammon Guys
Crisloid
​Women in Backgammon

​Individual Sponsors

Jason Briggs
Karen Davis

Contact Us

​Contact the Sunny Florida ABT Team for any questions or assistance. 

E-mail: SunnyFloridaABT@gmail.com

You can also call:
Ben Friesen - 810/348-1695
  • Home
  • Register
  • Events
    • ABT Main Event
    • Jackpot Events
    • Sunny Florida Classic
    • BMAB
    • Palm Beach Doubles
    • Sunny Florida Open
    • Women in Backgammon Cup
    • Board Tournaments
    • USBGF National Championship Qualifier
    • Speedgammon
    • 8-Player Jackpots
  • Rookie Events
  • Schedule
  • Hotel
  • Restaurants
  • Terms and Conditions
    • Eligibility