Tournament Schedule
Daily Hospitality
The Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament features a $60 hospitality fee which includes most meals and snacks for the duration of the 5-day event! Dine on barbequed pork and pulled chicken, excellent Chinese food, Bari sandwiches, superb Turkish cuisine, pizzas, and even breakfast with coffee served daily! Children eat free!
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
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| 10:30 am | Registration Opens for High Roller |
| 11:30 am | High Roller Qualifier Begins |
| 2:00 pm | High Roller Round of 16 Begins |
| 3:00 pm | 1-Point Quickie Begins (USBGF Prime $500 Added) |
| 6:00 pm | EVENING MEAL BBQ Home Smoked Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Dessert |
| 7:00 pm | High Roller Round of 8 Begins |
| Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
| 9:00 am | MORNING MEAL Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, and Doughnuts |
| 10:00 am | Registration Continues |
| 11:00 am | High Roller Semi-Finals Begins |
| 1:00 pm | Blitz Begins |
| 2:00 pm | Faster Master Begins |
| 2:00 pm | Limited Jackpot Begins |
| 3:00 pm | High Roller Finals Begins |
| 3:00 pm | Seniors Tournament Begins |
| 4:30 pm | Markowitz Masters Qualifier Begins |
| 6:00 pm | EVENING MEAL Chinese Food Buffet (1st Serving) |
| 7:00 pm | Markowitz Masters Begins |
| 7:30 pm | Doubles Tournament Begins |
| 8:00 pm | Taki Board Tournament Begins |
| 8:30 pm | EVENING MEAL Chinese Food Buffet (2nd Serving) |
| 10:00 pm | Registration Closes |
| Saturday, May 25, 2019 | |
| 9:00 am | MORNING MEAL Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, and Doughnuts |
| 10:00 am | Calcutta Auction |
| 11:00 am | AFTERNOON MEAL Bari Sandwiches and Chips |
| 11:30 am | Play Begins for Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| 1:00 pm | Play Begins Novice Division |
| 6:00 pm | EVENING MEAL Dinner Break / Optional Banquet |
| 8:00 pm | Play Resumes All Events |
| Sunday, May 26, 2019 | |
| 9:00 am | MORNING MEAL Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, and Doughnuts |
| 9:30 am | The Backgammon Proficiency Test |
| 11:00 am | Open, Intermediate, and Novice Divisions Resume |
| 11:30 am | The "Unlucky Dice" Last Chance Begins |
| 12:30 pm | AFTERNOON MEAL Turkish Luncheon Buffet |
| 1:30 pm | Sunday Jackpots begin |
| 6:00 pm | EVENING MEAL Rosati's Pizza and Salad |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | |
| 9:00 am | MORNING MEAL Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, and Doughnuts |
| 10:00 am | USBGF Lecture: Giant #2 Michihito "Michy" Kageyama will offer a comprehensive review of the Backgammon Proficiency test |
| 11:30 am | Open and Intermediate Divisions Resume |
| 12:30 pm | AFTERNOON MEAL Quizno's Sandwiches and Chips |
| 2:00 pm | After Tourney Tourney Begins |
| 4:00 pm | Last Entry For After Tourney Tourney |
Chicago Open Trophies
Those players who are successful at reaching the final rounds of the Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament will receive stunning crystal trophies with custom etching.