Nashville · September 23–27, 2026
Music City Backgammon Open
- 3rd — Intermediate Jackpot (24 players)
- 2nd — Zavoral Board Tournament (16 players)
Off stage · At the board
Backgammon
A travel journal from the tournament trail
Away from the keynote stage, Gabey is a Professional Backgammon Player. It’s a game that rewards the same things he speaks about — patience, probability, and the discipline to play the roll you’re given rather than the one you wanted.
This section follows his stops on the American tournament circuit: where he played, how it went, and the official record for each event. Every result listed here links to its official source.
Highlights
Verified highlights
Results checked October 25, 2026
Bloomington · September 2–7, 2026
Viking Classic Backgammon Championships
- Tied 3rd–9th — Players Cup Minnesota BMAB (30 players)
- Tied 1st–2nd — Cash Money Pokergammon (10 players) · tied with Joe Briggs
Madison · August 5–9, 2026
Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships
- 1st — Quickies (32 players)
The trail
Tournament stops
Nashville, Tennessee · September 23–27, 2026
Music City Backgammon Open
3rd in the 24-player Intermediate Jackpot and 2nd in the 16-player Zavoral Board Tournament in Nashville.
Bloomington, Minnesota · September 2–7, 2026
Viking Classic Backgammon Championships
Tied 3rd–9th in the 30-player Players Cup Minnesota BMAB and tied 1st–2nd in Cash Money Pokergammon in Bloomington.
Madison, Wisconsin · August 5–9, 2026
Wisconsin State Backgammon Championships
1st place in the 32-player Quickies event at the Wisconsin State Championships in Madison.
Results on these pages are drawn from official sources, including the USBGF , and are linked from each stop.