Ruling Committee
Committee Members
- Dan Minardi
- Bill Riles
- Neil Kazaross
- Frank Talbot
- Jeb Horton
Eligibility Consultants
- Ben Friesen
- Dmitriy Obukhov
- Ian Terry
- Roberto Litzenberger
- Jonah Seewald
Terms & Conditions
THE CHICAGO OPEN is by invitation only.
The Director reserves the right to refuse an entrant without giving any reason.
All fees paid onsite must be in cash.
Eligibility for all events is subject to approval.
All events at the Chicago Open will be played in accordance with the U.S. Backgammon Federation Tournament Rules with the following options:
- Legal Moves
- Dice on Checkers
All events at the 2025 Chicago Open are "Clocks Required” with only two exceptions, the Novice Division and the 1-Point Quickie.
Baffle Boxes may be used by either player upon request, but may not be forced upon ones' opponent.
Videotaping in any event is permissible by either player upon request.
The number of places paid in any event is dependent upon the number of entrants and may be adjusted at the Director's discretion.
Please bring your own board and digital clock!!!