The 2009 Bristol Open took place over the weekend and it was Lawrence Powell who earned the title as one of the best backgammon players in the world. Powell had to best Martin Barkwill in the final before he could claim the first place prize.

The 2009 Bristol Open was sponsored by CasinoRip, an online skill games community. One hundred players competed in the tournament in three separate flights. Dane Pia Jeppesen won the ‘last chance’ event while Michael Sorensen won the consolation competition.

Masayuki Mochizuki was at the tournament to compete as well as give a seminar on backgammon strategy. Katja Spillum Svendsen the 2002 European Champion and 2006 world
Champion Philip Vischjager were on hand as well competing.

Ian Tarr the tournament director for the 2009 Bristol Open commented: “it was a fantastic event, one of the most successful Bristol Opens we have hosted. With six Brits in the final eight, it was good to see the home contingent do well. Many congratulations to Lawrence and Martin, who have both been here several times before and were justly rewarded for their persistence.”







- 2009-09-04