Featuring...
The "MoreSwiss" ABT Main Event
Women's Nat'l Championship
Players Cup (BMAB)
Zavoral Board Tournament
Dirk vs Gerry Exhibition Match
CancelGammon $1,500 added
2 Chances to Win an FM Gammon Board!
The Winner of the Unlucky Dice Last Chance and the winner of the Juniors vs Seniors will receive customized FM Gammon Backgammon Boards!
Reserve your room
The Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare, formerly the Hyatt O'Hare Rosemont, has undergone an enormous $31 million renovation. The hotel is a completely new upscale boutique hotel offering sophisticated spaces with plush bedding, seating areas with a comfy sofa or chair, ample workspace, 55" HDTVs, a minibar, hardwood flooring, and luxe bathrooms with marble accents, back-lit mirrors, and upscale bathroom amenities. The Hyatt Centric is offering a special rate of $159 for single occupancy and $169 for double occupancy to Chicago Open Tournament attendees.
The Backgammon rate includes a hot breakfast buffet for up to two people to include the Chicago Open staple: Bagels, Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, and sliced vegetables.
Parking in the Hyatt Centric garage is discounted from $30 to just $10 for guests staying over-night, while those driving to the hotel but not staying overnight will have complimentary daily parking.
Book online at Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare or call 847-518-1234 (hotel direct) or 1-800-492-8847 (central reservations).
Be sure to mention the Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament (G-COBT) when making your reservations.
All reservations must be made by Thursday May 7, 2026 to guarantee the group rate.
Membership requirement to play in the ABT Main Event
Players in the MoreSwiss ABT Open, Intermediate, & Novice Divisions must be USBGF members. Visit USBGF.org to join or renew your membership now! Please feel free to stop by the membership desk where a USBGF staff member can assist you and show the many ways the USBGF is working to grow our game!

Watch all the action from the Chicago Open streamed live!
Stream #1 on BG Galaxy's YouTube channel
Stream #2 on Ace Point BG's YouTube channel

















