Jamaica Backgammon

Jamaica Backgammon The Administrative Page for backgammon tournaments that is administered by the Jamaica Backgammon Association. We completed one tournament at Jamaica Inn.

The next one planned is the Jamaica International Backgammon Championship schedule for September 28 to October 2 at Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios. Tournament History in Jamaica
First major tournament held at Countryside Club in 1995. In early 2000s, Spanish Court Hotel and Strawberry Hill hosted tournaments.
100 hosted tournaments in 2017 & 2018. Grog Shoppe and CRU hosted pre-tournament ga

mes. The Jamaica Open International moved to Jamaica Inn in 2016. The Jamaica International Backgammon Championship began in 2022 at Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios. Pre-tournament games are held on Tuesday evenings at Chez Maria’s rooftop garden restaurant.

03/08/2025

William "Sensei" Mahfood reflects on the final and praises his 17-year-old competitor, John Issa, who beat him in nail-biting matches.

Calling all young people with an interest in the game to join the Youth Backgammon Club. See info on flyer.
07/07/2025

Calling all young people with an interest in the game to join the Youth Backgammon Club. See info on flyer.

25/06/2025

John John Issa talks after a stunning victory against the Sensei, William Mahfood.

William "Sensei" Mahfood congratulates John Issa, the youngest play,17, to win the championship and a favorite with the ...
14/06/2025

William "Sensei" Mahfood congratulates John Issa, the youngest play,17, to win the championship and a favorite with the crowd. After beating Philippa Lightbourn in a nail-biter, John John, as he is affectionately known, powered through a final that saw the cube playing a major role. That meant a final won with only six games played., a record in this tournament. Congrats John John!

William Mahfood wondering who would be the winner in the semis and his opponent in the final. John John Issa beat Philip...
14/06/2025

William Mahfood wondering who would be the winner in the semis and his opponent in the final. John John Issa beat Philippa Lightbourn (warm-up tournament winner) in the Championship semi final and is now about to play Mahfood, know popularly as Sensei in backgammon circles. William has won the Championship at Jamaica Inn once before and several times in other tournaments in Jamaica.

Serious semi-final action! Philippa Lightbourn battles John John Issa (foreground) and William Mahfood (R, background) t...
14/06/2025

Serious semi-final action! Philippa Lightbourn battles John John Issa (foreground) and William Mahfood (R, background) tussles with Frank Hart in the semis!

We are now into second round of the tournament and the Lost Souls segment. Good luck to all, even Ruddy Armstrong, who c...
14/06/2025

We are now into second round of the tournament and the Lost Souls segment. Good luck to all, even Ruddy Armstrong, who could be a favourite in the Lost Souls.

During the tournament, we have a special raffle of 50 tickets for JA$5,000 each of a whimsical and iconic piece of art f...
14/06/2025

During the tournament, we have a special raffle of 50 tickets for JA$5,000 each of a whimsical and iconic piece of art from Dready, as Shane Aquart is popularly known. Dready is a Jamaican-born Cymanian artist.

Nicola Bicknell and John John Issa celebrate early wins in the first round of the tournament where the top two out of fo...
14/06/2025

Nicola Bicknell and John John Issa celebrate early wins in the first round of the tournament where the top two out of four advances. As you might imagine, there was some grief in others!

Venice Kirplani managing the Silent Auction desk at the tournament. Proceeds from the auction goes toward the White Rive...
14/06/2025

Venice Kirplani managing the Silent Auction desk at the tournament. Proceeds from the auction goes toward the White River Fish Sanctuary, as does a portion of the tournament's entry fee.

And the dice are rolling!
14/06/2025

And the dice are rolling!

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