About Brighton Backgammon
Brighton Backgammon is a friendly club for players of every level, from complete beginners to seasoned tournament players. We meet every Tuesday evening at the Fitz Regent in central Brighton, run a year-round league and club competitions, and host two international tournaments each year. There's no need to book — just drop in and say hello.
Read our story
Brighton Backgammon began life as the Brighton Backgammon Premier League (BBPL), founded in March 2019 with the aim of bringing together backgammon enthusiasts from Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas. The club quickly gained momentum by welcoming players of all experience levels—including members of other clubs seeking more regular and competitive play.
The inaugural league launched in July 2019 with 32 players, randomly drawn into four groups of eight. Each player played a single match against the others in their group, completing seven matches by the end of September.
Following the group stage, players were placed into ranked divisions of four based on performance: group winners entered Division 1, second-place finishers entered Division 2, and so on. This marked the beginning of Season 2, which ran from October to December 2019.
Since then, the league has continued with quarterly seasons, adapting as needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, when online play temporarily replaced face-to-face matches. While participation dipped during that time, numbers have steadily grown again as live play returned to full strength.
In August 2025, the league officially adopted the simpler name Brighton Backgammon—a change reflecting the broader scope of the club, which now includes not just the league but also local events and two annual international tournaments.
Today, Brighton Backgammon is a 100% live league, with all matches played within Brighton & Hove, unless both players agree to meet elsewhere. Alongside league fixtures, we host casual play sessions, fostering a vibrant and welcoming community.
We're always open to new members—whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started. Come join us and be part of Brighton's thriving backgammon scene.
Club Honours
- Steven Atkinson Winner, Brighton Summer Open 2022
- Tim Parfitt Winner, Bristol Open 2024
- Steven Atkinson Runner-up, Liverpool Open 2026
Club Events & Open Tournaments
Club Committee
The founding committee was formed by Tim Parfitt, Rich McQuillan and Daniel Silve.
The current committee are:
- Tim Parfitt: Membership Administrator
- Mike Grabsky: Committee member
- Karl Simpson: Committee member
- Steve Atkinson: Website Coordinator
- Marguerite Statter: Committee member
All club members may stand for committee status; players may at any time ask that one member of the committee stand for re-election for the start of the following season against another selected candidate / member willing to take on the role. In the event of a tie the current member will retain his/her position. As founding members, the original committee will still have involvement in the club. Committee are volunteers, there will be no allowance for income / expenses as committee member unless valid.