Gibraltar Backgammon Championship

09/05/2026

We are pleased to publish details of what will be the 10th Gibraltar Backgammon Championship. We hope to see old friends and new faces alike as we celebrate this special milestone event together.

Over the years the championship has grown into a fantastic occasion combining competitive backgammon, great atmosphere and lasting friendships, and we are looking forward to making this 10th edition our best yet.

With the new UK–EU–Gibraltar agreement expected to come into force in July 2026, travel arrangements are anticipated to be significantly simplified, making access for participants from the wider Schengen area easier than ever before.

We look forward to welcoming players from Gibraltar and beyond for another memorable tournament.

20/03/2026

We look forward to welcoming you in 2027 for our 10th anniversary event.

27/02/2026

Gibraltar Backgammon Championship 2026 - Awarding Ceremony 🥂🏆

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04/02/2026

9th GIBRALTAR BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL RESULTS 🏆
Dates: 28th January-01st February 2026
Venue: Sunborn Yacht Hotel / Gibraltar
Total Attendance: 99
Nations Represented: 21
Total Prize Pool: £ 60.200
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MASTER (46 players):
Main:
Winner Will Cockerell - United Kingdom
Finalist Misja Alma - The Netherlands
3rd Pedro Fonseca Matos - Portugal
4/5th Conny Eriksson - Sweden
4/5th Axel Stemark - Denmark
Last Chance:
Winner Timo Vaatainen - Finland
Finalist Chris Rogers - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Alexey Chanturidze - Georgia
Semi finalist Philippe Quiboeuf - France
Undefeated Bracket: https://commoninja.site/8446bba3-e550-423e-98ac-740d80bbd0fc
Second Chance Bracket: https://commoninja.site/46b891b0-26ca-4ee2-bc81-930c6ada0ea7
Last Chance Bracket: https://commoninja.site/523044f5-cf86-47c8-b947-46a759608b84
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INTERMEDIATE (43 players):
Main:
Winner Marianne Snarheim Husum - Norway
Finalist Laurence Sinitzky - France
3rd Ginge Fullen - Sealand
4/5th Khatuna Giorgobiani - Georgia
4/5th Malcolm Robertson - United Kingdom
Last Chance:
Winner Eduard Apelian - Spain
Finalist Ian Anderson - Scotland
Semi finalist Beverley Phillips - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Mike Nicholls - Gibraltar
Undefeated Bracket: https://commoninja.site/dd122527-99b2-41b9-9dfa-1849b088aa1f
Second Chance Bracket: https://commoninja.site/f3f70e3f-f183-4ec1-9795-6c6e1fe2a243
Last Chance Bracket: https://commoninja.site/1fb48586-93fa-44ee-ae5c-679dbb48c50a
"Mario Fabbri" Special Prize: Michael Pitaluga - Gibraltar
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3x3 Team Event (13 teams):
Winner Persian Lions: Alex Moazed/Andre Moazed/Johan Moazed - Sweden/Sweden/Sweden
Finalist Vikings: Cyrus Vafa/Konrad Fröschl/Robert Lindbom - Sweden/Sweden/Sweden
Semi finalist Mind The Gap: Afshin Foulad/Gaz Owen/Pete Heskett - United Kingdom/United Kingdom/United Kingdom
Semi finalist LFP: Gilbert Licudi/Michael Pitaluga/Mike Nicholls - Gibraltar/Gibraltar/Gibraltar
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Doubles (32 teams):
Winner Alexey Chanturidze/Khatuna Giorgobiani - Georgia/Georgia
Finalist Afsaneh Koohestani/Afshin Foulad - United Kingdom/United Kingdom
Semi finalist Andre Moazed/Johan Moazed - Sweden/Sweden
Semi finalist Dagfinn Husum Sharheim/Marianne Snarheim Husum - Norway/Norway
Doubles Bracket: https://commoninja.site/1318efdf-415f-46f0-a728-a8c750ac9c1a
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£500 Super Jackpot (16 players):
Winner Johan Moazed - Sweden
Finalist Thomas Myhr - Denmark
Semi finalist Pete Heskett - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Cyrus Vafa - Sweden
£500 Super Jackpot Bracket: https://commoninja.site/2dc5a0a5-4e64-40b4-bccb-c282b690faed
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£200 Elite Jackpot (16 players):
Winner Ian Lundgren - Sweden
Finalist Michael Pitaluga - Gibraltar
Semi finalist Konrad Fröschl - Sweden
Semi finalist Alex Moazed - Sweden
£200 Elite Jackpot Bracket: https://commoninja.site/4e1c63ee-c352-49a0-a9ae-8da93e3989b8
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Seniors (64 players):
Winner Chris Rogers - United Kingdom
Finalist Stefan Paliwoda - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Pete Heskett - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Ginge Fullen - Sealand
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Overflow Seniors (32 players):
Winner Cyrus Vafa - Sweden
Finalist Konrad Fröschl - Sweden
Semi finalist Khatuna Giorgobiani - Georgia
Semi finalist Ian Anderson - Scotland
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Ladies (32 players):
Winner Marianne Snarheim Husum - Norway
Finalist Sarah Jolliff - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Beverley Phillips - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Mari Cruz Lis - Spain
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Speedgammon (64 players):
Winner Timo Vaatainen - Finland
Finalist Thomas Myhr - Denmark
Semi finalist Pete Heskett - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Ricardo Malas - Lebanon
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Artgammon GIB Challenge (32 players):
Winner Eduard Apelian - Spain
Finalist Gino Catania - Gibraltar
Semi finalist CJ Uttley - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Tim Line - United Kingdom
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Master Of The Rock (23 players):
Winner David Frier - Gibraltar
Finalist Gilbert Licudi - Gibraltar
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DMP Challenge – 1 Pointer (128 players):
Winner Dagfinn Husum Snarheim - Norway
Finalist Stefan Paliwoda - United Kingdom
Semi finalist Milton Gonzales - Costa Rica
Semi finalist Khatuna Giorgobiani - Georgia
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Ruling Comittee: President Gilbert Licudi (Gibraltar), Members April Mesich (USA), Julian Minwalla (United Kingdom), Ricardo Malas (Lebanon), Thomas Myhr (Denmark)
Head Director: Arda Fındıkoğlu - Turkiye
Producer: LF Promotions Gibraltar (David Frier - Gilbert Licudi - Michael Pitaluga)

08/01/2026

Just a reminder that Malaga Airport Transfers need to be booked using this link: https://www.backgammon.gi/airport-transfer

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to sunny Gibraltar soon.

15/11/2025

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19/10/2025

Pre-registrations are now open. All entries received before 25 December 2025 will automatically enter a prize draw to win one free entry to their chosen main category event. The draw will take place after the close of main event registrations. Use this link or scan the QR code: https://forms.gle/BkEGdaq9LHHTie9fA

19/10/2025

We have updated our flyer for the 9th Gibraltar Backgammon Championship. We are pleased that our event is now part of the "Gammon Slam". This is a new concept whereby international events will be connected and players can earn points for their achievements in each participating tournament, leading to a grand finale in Istanbul.