2026 Ohio State Backgammon Championship

Tournament Backgammon

Mar 27 - Mar 29

Holiday Inn Canton (Belden Village)

4520 Everhard Rd NW

Canton, OH 44718

Presented by our friends at Ohio State Backgammon, the 2026 Ohio Championship was in Canton, OH this past weekend.

Steel City Backgammon represented Pittsburgh well in Canton! Five SC BG members - Peter Swartwout, Chris Winters, Steve Hast, Rich Garrison and Rich Catalano - competed.

Chris Winters WON the Novice Division! Way to go Chris! 🎉

Peter Swartwout took SECOND in the Advanced Division! Awesome showing Peter! 🥳 🎊

Peter & Ray Cifani face off in an 11-point match

Rich Garrison (right) competing in the Novice division. Go Rich!!

Chris Winters holding his Novice Champion Plaque!! 🎉

Advanced Finals — The Advanced Division Finals! Ian McGuigan (left), the eventual winner, and Peter, second place.

Peter's second place in the Advanced. — Peter Swartwout holding his Advanced Finalist plaque!! 🎉