The UK Online National Championship
ONLINE EVENT
Backgammon London in association with Golden Gammon and the UKBGF are hosting the
The UK Online National Championships
From 1st February 2022 with rounds every 2 weeks
The first UKON's is underway with 143 players. Some of the notable players are Gaz Owen, Sebastian Wilkinson, Chris Rogers, Lawrence Powell, Charles Hill and the recent New York Open champion Mike Ireland. See the full list below.
We are currently in the first round.
Open to any players who are British Nationals’ or players that live in the UK.
Format: 13 Point Triple Elimination More Swiss with clock set to 90s+10. Matches will be played on Backgammon Hub.
We have three levels of entry:
Bronze: £15 or £10 for UKBGF Members - win a competition size Golden Gammon board worth $550
Silver: £20 or £15 for UKBGF Members - win £500 cash prize
Gold: £25 or £20 for UKBGF Members - win both the board and £500
Additional side pools of £10, £20 & £50 with 100% return.
The winner also receives the lovely trophy pictured on the right.
The draw for the first round will be on the 1st February 2022, and then each round will be drawn every 14 days. Play is on Backgammon Hub. You agree a start time with your opponent, then if one player doesn't turn up within 15 minutes of the scheduled time they forfeit the match. If the match isn't played within the period both players will lose.
All matches are UKBGF rated.
Check the current standings here
Winners Trophies
1st Prize: Golden Gammon
Full Sized Competition Board
Players
Adrian Farthing
Afshin Foulad
Alex Polden
Alex Ward
Alexandru Pascu
Alfie Kirkpatrick
ANDREW DARBY
Andrew Fotiadis
Andrew Guthrie
Andrew Hunter
Andrew Selby
Andrew Tucker-Peake
Ann Pocknell
Anna Price
Becca Swetman
Cato Fordham
Cecilia Sparke
Charles Hill
Chris Filby
Chris Hamilton
Chris Rogers
Christoph Deiter
Colin Bryant
Cristian Cozos
Cristina Birsan
Cynthia Roberts
Damien Ricaud
DAN PASCU
Dan Rovira
Danny Cohen
Danny DeMeester
Darryl Artt
David Dennis
David Lazarus
David Lenton
David Potter
David Sharp
David Tulip
Denby Pettitt
Ed Howey
Eric Maillebiau
Fabricio Cardoso
Gareth Thomas
Gary Watson
Gaz Owen
Geoff Hall
George Jacobs
George Toursoulopoulos
George Vlachonikolis
Graham Sievers
Graham Sparshott
Ian Gwynne
Ian Hedges
Jacob Atie
James Newman
Jamie MacPherson
Jason Champion
Jason Masimore
Jay Hayter
Jenny Cooper
Jeremy Feldman
Jerry White
John Horton
Jonathan Charles Lamb
Julia Hayward
June Williamson
Karen Slawek
Ken Gibson
Kev Jones
Kevin Bailey
Kristian Mills
Krzysztof Cebula
Larry Smyth
Lawrence Powell
Lee Bakewell
Luca Mills
Lucy Winslow
Marius Marin
Mark Manley
Mark Robinson
Martin Mullard
Martyn Hamer
Maxim McDonald
Michael Petrakas
Michael Shewry
Michele De Havilland
Mike Grabsky
Mike Ireland
Mike Kenny
Mike michaels
Mike Murton
Mike Nicholls
Miron du Plessis
Mitchell Connolly
Murat Hatipoglu
Mutlu Ustun
Neil Clarke
Neil Webb
Nick Sandqvist
Nicky Check
Nils Figenschou
Paolo Barone
Paul Clark
Paul King
Paul Money
Paul Statter
Pete Heskett
Peter Bennet
Peter Booth
Peter Daly
Peter Hodson
Plamen Sivrev
Reece Hodges
Rich Tegna
Richard Carter
Richard Halvorsen
Roberto Rodriguez
Roger Phillips
Roland Archer
Russ Clapham
Safi Tracy
Salvador Leong
Sam Green
Sarah Jolliff
Saravanan
Sean Clennell
Sebastian Wilkinson
Simon Carter
Simon Morecroft
Simon Tracy
Sion Edwards
Stefan Paliwoda
Steve Fitton
Steve Holman
Steve Lee
Steve Pickard
Sue Keeble
Sue Perks
Tad Collins
Tom Ovenall
Tom Thorpe
Vincent Nolan
Wayne Joseph
Note: This is for British Nationals or players that live in the UK. If a non eligible player takes part, they will not win any prizes, will not have any refund after the first round draw is made and may be removed from the competition at any time. Players may be asked to prove their eligibility.
We reserved the right to record any match and to set the date and time of selected matches including the final.
The side pools will be 70/30 to the highest placed players in each side pool, unless players agree something different before the final commences.
The tournament directors are Andrew Selby, David Potter & Alfie Kirkpatrick
Our More Swiss format will generally follow the format developed by Rory Pascar. You can read more about it here https://www.moreswiss.com/
UKBGF Membership
Backgammon London are committed to supporting the UKBGF We offer discounts to members at our events, and also run competitions in partnership with the UKBGF. Membership is £25 per year or £60 for three years. Youth membership* is free for under 26 year olds and students* (conditions apply*)
We are offering UKBGF members discounts on these events:
The Players Championship - £5
The Memorial - £5
UK National Online Championships - £5
The London Open - £5
The UK National Online Championships - £5
Backgammon Hub Challenge - Free
The UKBGF National League - Free
The UKBGF National Knockout - Free