top of page

Welcome to Backgammon Germany

The Rhein-Neckar Cup was created in Mannheim as early as 2003.

which is one of the most successful regional tournaments in Germany.

 

Since 2012, the two passionate backgammon players Volker Sonnabend and Rainer Witt have been organizing

the International German Backgammon Championships , which have now become one of the largest backgammon events in Europe, with more than 200 national and international participants.

 

A year later, the Lions Cup was added, which traditionally takes place in Bad Dürkheim. We are supported on the Lions tour by the casino and the Kurpark Hotel in Bad Dürkheim.

 

18th International German Backgammon Championship



The 18th International German Backgammon Championship took place over the May Day holiday at the Lufthansa Seeheim Conference Hotel. A total of 215 players from Germany and abroad competed in three different categories, providing several days of top-class sport, exciting matches, and an excellent tournament atmosphere.
 


After several hotel changes over the past three years, the event seems to have finally found its ideal venue. The Lufthansa Seeheim Conference Hotel proved to be the perfect location for an international tournament of this scale. The spacious facilities, a great terrace, and the breakfast and dinner buffets included in the room rate provided the perfect setting and optimal conditions for both players and organizers. The hotel's experience in hosting large events was particularly evident throughout the tournament.
 


The German Championship also offered plenty of sporting action. In all three categories, every point was hard-fought until the very last round. Numerous close matches and surprising twists kept the excitement high until the very end. Alongside the competition, the focus was also on fostering personal connections within the backgammon community. Many participants used the long weekend to reconnect with old friends and forge new ones.


As organizers, we are extremely pleased with how the event went. The combination of a strong field of participants, a pleasant atmosphere, and a professional venue made the 18th International German Backgammon Championship a resounding success and a true highlight on the tournament calendar.


All the championship winners are listed on our results page. Additionally, those interested can view all the sheets on DrawBoss and watch the live streams on the Backgammon-Deutschland YouTube channel.

Logo, single line, no slogan, blue.png
Original20210912_183346.jpg
eat&meet_2.jpg

The 14th Lions Cup will take place from
September 3rd - 6th, 2026
in the Kurpark Hotel and Casino
Bad Dürkheim instead.

The Lions tour will stop in Bad Dürkheim again next year.
The Kurpark Hotel is, as always, looking forward to our arrival.

new blank Hex #ED1C24 red 2000 added 2.png

Tournament calendar of Backgammon Germany

Logo_01.png
RNC_Logo_Metall19.png
Partner_Web.png
bottom of page