East Kent Backgammon Tournament – 31st January 2026

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Yet  another victorious day for the East Kent Backgammon Club.

 

The Mains

Martin Taylor and Baran Kolcak both went home with the semi-finalist trophies.

 

Congratulations Gary Brooker for winning the Winter Club open tournament against 2nd place Catherine Thome.​

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The Consolation

Congratulations to Hannah Parente  who won the final against Lewis Potter

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Prize money

£860 mains prize split between Gary Brooker & Catherine Thome
£90 each to semi finalists Baran Kolcak & Martin Taylor
£210 Consolation prize split between Hannah Parente & Lewis Potter
£160 Gold side pools split between Martin Taylor & Ferri Dehmobedi
£220 Platinum side pools split between Baran Kolcak & Ferri Dehmobedi
£130 Silver side pools – split between Ferri Dehmobedi & Michael Stansmore & Ritchie Newbold
£35 Consolation side pools split between Hannah Parente & John Ashelford
£420 Group Auction Paul Plumptre

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Click the file for the full report and photos

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In Loving Memory
Rest in peace Gary Lloyd who we sadly lost this year following a heart attack. He was one of our most regular and favourite players of our club and we will all miss him for his great sense of humour, terrific player and just being ‘Gary’.
29/10/1962 – 25/01/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please feel free to provide any feedback on how the tournament went and if there are any improvements you think could be made.

Regards
Sean Thomas
The East Kent Backgammon Club

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