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2020 VIKING CLASSIC
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A registration fee of $40 is required. Registration fee is waived for players entering our Newcomer Division. Prize return is 85% of entry fee, unless otherwise noted.  

Featured Event 

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Steve Brown Memorial Tournament 

$2,000 Added Money
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$500 courtesy of Terri Fishel plus $1,500 from Viking Classic 
A special event to remember our good friend and universally respected player Steve Brown.  $500 added money by Steve's wife Terri Fishel plus $1,5000 added by the Viking Backgammon Classic tournament. 
​9 points 
$100 entry, 80% return
Odin bust trophy

Riverboat Chouette Cruise

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​Start your tournament out right with a Mississippi River cruise. Sip on 2 for 1 margaritas and snack on a complimentary taco bar. Opportunity to chouette or just enjoy the scenery.

Wednesday 9/2
Meet at tournament hotel for rideshare at 4 pm
Boarding at 5 p.m. Cruise 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
$34.00

Advance, prepaid reservations recommended.  Purchase tickets directly from the cruise company on the Paddleford website.   All attendees with cars are encouraged to meet at the tournament hotel to share your car with those needing transportation.  

Boarding is on Harriet Island, 205 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107 More info and directions
PURCHASE YOUR RIVERBOAT TICKET (at Paddleford website)

MAIN EVENTS - AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR 

​Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour (ABT) master points.  Open, advanced and intermediate tournaments will be double elimination with progressive consolation. Newcomer format depends on number of entries. 
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Odin Open 

Bring your hard-won knowledge and expertise to the table to battle in elite warrior fashion.
​Double elimination with full progressive consolation.
​11 points Main / 9 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation
$300 entry, 90% return
Odin trophy
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Thor Advanced 

​With the sound of thunder, lay down your hammer-like skills over the board to crush your foes. Double elimination with full progressive consolation. 
9 points Main / 7 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation
$160 entry, 85% return
Thor trophy 
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Viking Intermediate

Raise your sword and shield to battle over the board in Viking fashion.
Double elimination with full progressive consolation.
5 points Main / 3 points Fighter / 1 points consolation
$60 entry, 80% return
Viking trophy 
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Viking Newcomer

Get a taste of battle on the Viking training grounds. Format determined by number of entrants. 
Free entry, discounted registration fee of only $10 (Normally $40)
Viking trophy  

 MASTERS LEVEL

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Grand Crystal Beaver XXI

Previously held in Illinois, the Grand Crystal Beaver has a permanent home in Minnesota. Now twenty one years running! Qualifier entries will play an additional round on Thursday.
​11 points
$500 direct entry, $250 qualifier, 90% Return
Prestigious Grand Crystal Beaver trophy
 2020 Direct Entries:​
 
 2020 Qualifier Entries :​​​

Past Winners

2019 Bill Finneran (MD)
​2018 Ray Fogerlund (NV)†
2017 Harvey Gillis (AZ)
2016 N/A​ Not held
2015 Yury Millman (MN)*
2014 David Todd (MO)
2013 Ray Fogerlund (NV)†
2012 Carter Mattig (IL)
2011 Yury Millman (MN)*
2010 Malcolm Davis (TX)
2009 Steve Sax (CA)*
2008 Ray Fogerlund (CA)​†
​2007 Howard Markowitz (NV)
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​2006 Richard Lloyd (TN)
2005 Sean Garber (IN)
2004 Steve Brown (MN)
2003 Bob Zavoral (IL)
2002 Kit Woolsey (CA)
2001 Paul Weaver (AL)
2000 Steve Sax (CA)*
1999 Kent Goulding (MD)
* Two-time winners  -  † Three-time winner
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Longship Jackpot

​Assemble your powerful forces by sea. Raid and plunder in style. 
13 points. ​No first round byes in this high-equity event. 
​ $1,000 entry, 95% return
Longship trophy​​
2020 Entries:
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Past Winners

2019 Ray Fogerlund (NV)
​2018 Roberto Litzenberger (VA)
2017 Ray Fogerlund (NV)

JACKPOTS

Berserker Limited Jackpot 

$200 Added Money
 Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
All qualify, with the exception of elite level Open players.
9 points
$200, 85% return

Warrior Advanced/Intermediate Jackpot 

 $200 Added Money
 Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
Our Advanced/Intermediate players are qualified to enter.
7 points
​$80, $85% return

FOR THE SLAIN

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Valhalla Open, Advanced and Intermediate

A Valkyrie leads fallen fighters to Valhalla. Do not fret, honorable warriors find solace in the afterlife. A special Monday tournament just for players who get eliminated from the main and consolation ABT events on Sunday.
​5 points
$100 open /$50 advanced /$20 intermediate entry, 85% return
Valkyrie Goblet trophy

MIXED LEVEL EVENTS

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Early Ravens

 $500 Added Money
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Courtesy of Twin Cities Club members
Early birds get more. Arrive on Thursday and spread your wings.  Two events, ​$20 entry (all players except Open level) or $50 entry (all players), 85% return
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Friday Frigga

 $1,000 Added Money
 $500 USBGF plus $500 from Twin Cities Club members
Let Frigga, the wife of Odin and queen of Asgard, help you warm up and get battle ready.
7 Points
​$60 entry, 85% return
Frigga trophy
The Friday Frigga is a USBGF National Championship Qualifier event.  The USBGF member who goes the furthest, receives USBGF added money and qualifies for entry into the 2021 USBGF National Championship. 
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​​Rainbow Bridge Doubles 

The rainbow bridge helps unites you and your partner, while Heimdall summons the heavenly forces to give you an extra fighting chance. 
$200 entry, per team. 85% return
​Heimdall trophies
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​​Gammon Stuff Board Tournament

 The victorious first place warrior will receive a custom hand-crafted FTH backgammon board courtesy of Gammon Stuff.    
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7 Points
​$100 entry

FTH backgammon board, first place
$500, second place estimated (based on 16 entrants)

SIDE EVENTS

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Blitz the Beast

$500 Added Money
Courtesy of USBGF, must be a  member to qualify
In this blitz style event, fight through short bracket qualifier matches for a spot in the main event. 
5 Points
​$40 entry, 85% return
Fenrir beast trophy
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Speedy Slaughters

$300 Added Money
Courtesy of Twin Cites Club Members
Test your quick wit. Play five point matches through this timed speed challenge. Reduced clock settings, $30 continual entry. 85% return. 
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Midgards

​Inhabited by Vikings, but beware of the backgammon giants and gods.  
3 Points, four person bracket
​$30 entry, $100 first place
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Quick Raids

$300 Added Money
Courtesy of Twin Cities Club Members
Every Viking enjoys a quick raid every now and then.
​1 Point 
​$20 continual entry, 85% return

DIRECTOR'S DINNER

​Gourmet feast worthy of a hard fighting warrior. Take a break on Sunday and enjoy dinner with your directors. 
​$60, includes tax and tip

FOR THE TIRELESS WARIOR

​​Ragnarök After Tourney 

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 For the indefatigable fighter, one last opportunity to spar.  
$50 entry, 85% return

REGISTER NOW

Viking Backgammon Classic, September 2-7, 2020

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Let us know if we can answer any questions.
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Tournament Directors

April Mesich
​Michael Mesich

Telephone

1-612-703-3211

Email

vikingbackgammonclassic@gmail.com
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