The 44th World Backgammon Championship is shaping up as always to be a major event in world backgammon competition. Immediately following the 9th Monte Carlo Open, the games take place at the luxurious Fairmont Monte Carlo in Monaco starting July 30, 2019.
Akiko Yazawa will be there to defend her 2018 (Akiko is actually a two-time winner) title, joining a robust USA contingent including Victor Ashkenazi, Chris Trencher, Allen Tish, Jason Pack, and Alan Grunwald.
This year’s events feature Speedgammon, the Backgammon Proficiency Test, and of course the Awards Presentation Cocktail Party.
Finals begin Sunday, August 4 at 2:00 pm Monaco time (8 am in NY). Live streaming will take place for the finals and all week at youtube.com/voiceofbackgammon.