2022 Sydney Open

 The 2022 Sydney Open, run by Sydney Backgammoners, was held on Saturday July 9^th with 36 entrants.

A new format was introduced: 3-tier single elimination with mandatory clocks.

After some early hiccups players settled down to the use of clocks and, pleasingly, no players genuinely ran out of time.

 

Ben Phillips won the tournament from John Symon in a nail-biting decider round.

Ben was also the winner of the optional Side Pool with Hammon Mans coming second.

 

Robby Solomon, as winner of the 2^ndFlight, took out 3^rdprize.

 Brenton Mestel, as winner of the 3^rdFlight, took out 4^thprize.

 

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all the players for participating in this very successful backgammon tournament.

Ben Phillips, winner of the 2022 Sydney Open, receives his prize from
Tournament Director Gary Stavrou

Sydney Open Winner Ben Phillips proudly displays his crystal cube award

John Symon was runner-up in the Sydney Open and takes 2nd prize

Robby Solomon takes 3rd Prize in the Sydney Open

Brenton Mestel wins 4th Prize in the Sydney Open

Hammon Mans takes 2nd prize in the Side Pool