World Backgammon Federation

Member of WBGF

Born in Illinois in 1984, Matt (or MCG) discovered backgammon in 2006 while at University studying Philosophy and two years later was runner-up at the Las Vegas Open. His notable tournament wins include the Illinois Masters and Las Vegas Super Jackpot in 2009, the Minnesota Open and Masters Jackpot in 2010, the Las Vegas Open and Nordic Open Super Jackpot in 2011, the Japan Open Consolation and Super Jackpot, the Monte Carlo WBF Cup, and the Super Jackpots at the Nordic Open and US Open in 2012. In 2013, he was runner-up in the Chicago Open, the Nevada State Open and its Super Jackpot, and in the Texan Championship Duel-Dual.

In 2009, he was voted onto the 32 Giants List for the first time (at 25, the youngest player ever to do so) and has remained in the list ever since, reaching #5 (his current level) on two occasions. In 2010 he was selected for the World vs. Denmark in the inaugural event and has been a member ever since. He joined the Under 4.0 Club in 2013. His GridGammon nickname is atrifix.