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Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions

Posted By: Rory
Date: Saturday, 4 February 2012, at 2:46 p.m.

In Response To: Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions (David Rockwell)

Here is the entire schedule of events for the 5 day weekend.

Thursday - May 24th

11:00 AM Registration Opens

12:00 PM World Backgammon Tournament of Champions Invitational Begins

6:00 PM BBQ Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken

Friday - May 25th

11:00 AM Registration Continues

11:00 AM World Backgammon Tournament of Champions Invitational Continues

1:00 PM Blitz Begins

2:00 PM Markowitz Masters (1st Start Time)

2:00 PM Limited Jackpot Begins

3:00 PM Seniors Tournament Begins

6:00 PM Chinese Food Buffet

7:00 PM Doubles Tournament Begins

7:00 PM Markowitz Masters (2nd Start Time)

8:00 PM Taki Board Tournament Begins

10:00PM Registration Closes

Saturday - May 26th

9:00 AM Bagels, Lox, Fresh Fruit, & Yogurt

10:00 AM Calcutta Auction

11:00 AM Bari Sandwiches & Chips

11:30 AM Play Begins Open/Intermediate

1:00 PM Play begins Novice Division

1:30 PM 2nd Start Time Intermediate

3:30 PM 3rd Start time Intermediate

6:00 PM Dinner Break / Optional Banquet

8:00 PM 4th Start time Intermediate

8:00 PM Play Resumes All Events

Sunday - May 27th

9:00 AM Bagels, Lox, Fresh Fruit, & Yogurt

9:45 AM USBGF Lecture w/ Giants Matvey “Falafel” Natanzon & Matt Cohn-Geier

11:00 AM Open “More Swiss” Resumes

11:00 AM 5th Start Time Intermediate

12:00 PM Play Begins Children’s Division

12:00 PM All Side Events Continue

12:30 PM Rotisserie Chicken & Side Dishes

1:30 PM Sunday Jackpots begin

2:00 PM 6th Start Time Intermediate

5:00 PM Playoff & Consolation begin for Intermediate

6:30 PM Rosati’s Pizza & Salad

8:00 PM Blitz Playoff Begins

Monday - May 28th

9:00 AM Doughnuts, Fresh Fruit, & Yogurt

10:00 AM USBGF Lecture w/ Phil Simborg

(For Intermediate but all are welcome)

11:30 AM Last Chance Intermediate Begins

11:30 AM Open “More Swiss” Resumes

12:30 PM Potbelly’s Sandwiches

2:00 PM After Tourney Tourney Begins

4:00 PM Last Entry For After Tourney Tourney

Messages In This Thread

• Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions
  Rory -- Friday, 3 February 2012, at 4:46 p.m.
  • Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions
    David Rockwell -- Friday, 3 February 2012, at 10:18 p.m.
    • Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions
      Rory -- Saturday, 4 February 2012, at 2:46 p.m.
      • Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions
        Daniel Murphy -- Saturday, 4 February 2012, at 7:10 p.m.
      • Announcing the 2012 Chicago Open and the World Backgammon Tournament of Champions
        Phil Simborg -- Sunday, 5 February 2012, at 3:36 a.m.
        • LOL!!! That was funny... *NM*
          Rory -- Monday, 6 February 2012, at 6:26 a.m.