Match Report for Michihito Kageyama

Michihito Kageyama

Member of WBGF

Based in Osaka, Michihito “Michy” Kageyama, started taking Backgammon very seriously after visiting the Chess and Backgammon Club in New York in 1995. There followed five years of rapid development culminating in his winning the highly prestigious “Bansei” (Board-Spirit) tournament four times consecutively from 2000 to 2003.

His notable victories on the international circuit includes wins in the Menton Open and the Super Jackpots at Las Vegas in 2011, winner in the consolation of the European Championship and runner up in the Monte Carlo World Championship in 2012, winner in the European Championship and Munich Open in 2013, and winner of the Portuguese Open, Athens Open and Cannes Super Jackpot in 2014.

In 2009, he was voted into the Giant-32 List for the first time and has remained in the list ever since, reaching #2 (his current level). In 2010 he was selected for the World vs. Denmark in the inaugural event, and has been a member ever since. He joined Mochy’s Under 4.0 Club in 2013. His GridGammon nickname is michy.

Additional player info
Nationality: Japan
BMAB Title:Grandmaster G0
Heroes nickname:
Galaxy nickname:

No match results recorded.

▼ Tournaments

Final dateClubNameEventRankWR points
2026-03-01American Backgammon TourAtlanta Classic 2026Championship - Main542.0750
2026-03-01American Backgammon TourAtlanta Classic 2026Championship - Consolation155.3522
2026-03-01American Backgammon TourAtlanta Classic 2026Championship - Last Chance291.8383
2026-03-01American Backgammon TourAtlanta Classic 2026Super Jackpot - Main222.9171
2026-03-01American Backgammon TourAtlanta Classic 2026Super Jackpot 2418.7663
2026-02-08American Backgammon Tour12th TEXAS BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026Championship - Main8011.4538
2026-02-08American Backgammon Tour12th TEXAS BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026Championship - Consolation653.8449
2026-02-08American Backgammon Tour12th TEXAS BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026Championship - Last Chance392.8402
2026-01-18American Backgammon Tour19th NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BACKGAMMON OPEN 2026Championship - Main6516.3487
2026-01-18American Backgammon Tour19th NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BACKGAMMON OPEN 2026Championship - Consolation575.7787
2026-01-18American Backgammon Tour19th NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BACKGAMMON OPEN 2026Championship - Last Chance782.5357
2026-01-18American Backgammon Tour19th NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BACKGAMMON OPEN 2026Super Jackpot 2335.9818
2025-11-30CNB Italy20th Milano Open 2025Championship - Main2511.3371
2025-11-30CNB Italy20th Milano Open 2025Championship - Consolation234.1529
2025-11-24WBF2nd Miami Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main2422.4495
2025-11-24WBF2nd Miami Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Last Chance58.4455
2025-11-24WBF2nd Miami Open Backgammon ChampionshipSuper Jackpot 2255.8752
2025-09-28WBFOasis 2025 International Backgammon CupChampionship - Main8107.4654
2025-09-28WBFOasis 2025 International Backgammon CupSuper Jackpot 499.4396
2025-08-03Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2025Championship - Main1299.4410
2025-08-03Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2025Championship - Consolation575.3104
2025-08-03Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2025Championship - Last Chance333.6645
2025-08-03Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2025Super Jackpot 3179.7253
2025-07-28Backgammon Galaxy14th Monte Carlo Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main3323.3715
2025-07-28Backgammon Galaxy14th Monte Carlo Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Consolation339.2357
2025-06-15American Backgammon Tour48th Los Angeles Open 2025Championship - Main551.0709
2025-06-15American Backgammon Tour48th Los Angeles Open 2025Championship - Consolation517.8414
2025-05-26American Backgammon Tour43nd Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament 2024Championship - Main2030.8520
2025-05-26American Backgammon Tour43nd Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament 2024Super Jackpot - Main344.6177
2025-04-13WBF3rd Greek Grand Prix Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main8113.1305
2025-04-13WBF3rd Greek Grand Prix Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Last Chance651.6292
2025-04-09WBFWBGF World National Teams Championship Kamena Vourla 2025Championship - Main6122.0877
2025-01-12American Backgammon Tour18th New York Metro Open 2025Championship - Main1728.1513
2025-01-12American Backgammon Tour18th New York Metro Open 2025Championship - Consolation336.4142
2025-01-12American Backgammon Tour18th New York Metro Open 2025Super Jackpot - Main174.7768
2024-08-16WBF1st Backgammon Festival AachenChampionship - Main1023.3271
2024-08-16WBF1st Backgammon Festival AachenChampionship - Last Chance54.5529
2024-08-16WBF1st Backgammon Festival AachenSuper Jackpot - Main173.6968
2024-08-04Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2024Championship - Main8110.3814
2024-08-04Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2024Championship - Last Chance1290.8222
2024-08-04Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2024Super Jackpot 395.9949
2024-07-14WBF42nd Swedish Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main818.7929
2024-07-14WBF42nd Swedish Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Last Chance95.0560
2024-07-10WBFWBGF World National Teams Championship Stockholm 2024Championship - Main5314.9439
2024-06-09American Backgammon Tour47th Los Angeles Open 2024Championship - Main436.4519
2024-06-09American Backgammon Tour47th Los Angeles Open 2024Championship - Consolation362.5918
2024-06-09American Backgammon Tour47th Los Angeles Open 2024Super Jackpot - Main203.0517
2024-05-27American Backgammon Tour42nd Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament 2024Championship - Main2514.0643
2024-05-27American Backgammon Tour42nd Chicago Open Backgammon Tournament 2024Super Jackpot - Main212.9850
2024-03-03WBFTRNC Merit 2024 Middle East GP InvitationalChampionship - Main1018.6044
2024-03-03WBFTRNC Merit 2024 Middle East GP InvitationalChampionship - Last Chance92.2418
2024-03-03WBFTRNC Merit 2024 Middle East GP InvitationalSuper Jackpot 2172.4935
2024-01-07American Backgammon Tour17th New York Metropolitan Open - 2024Championship - Main1710.9029
2024-01-07American Backgammon Tour17th New York Metropolitan Open - 2024Championship - Consolation221.0016
2023-07-30Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2023Championship - Main493.6404
2023-07-30Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2023Championship - Last Chance330.5206
2023-07-30Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2023Super Jackpot 2171.4328
2023-07-23Backgammon Galaxy12th Monte Carlo Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main651.5731
2023-07-23Backgammon Galaxy12th Monte Carlo Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Consolation171.4290
2023-05-29American Backgammon Tour41st Chicago Open 2023Championship - Main222.1878
2023-05-29American Backgammon Tour41st Chicago Open 2023Super Jackpot - Main71.1427
2023-04-02WBF2023 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixChampionship - Main490.1602
2023-04-02WBF2023 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixChampionship - Last Chance650.0155
2023-04-02WBF2023 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixSuper Jackpot - Main170.0580
2023-03-12WBF1st Loutraki Grand PrixChampionship - Main490.0000
2023-03-12WBF1st Loutraki Grand PrixChampionship - Last Chance170.0000
2023-03-12WBF1st Loutraki Grand PrixSuper Jackpot - Main70.0000
2022-11-13WBFTRNC Merit Open 2022Championship - Main2570.0000
2022-11-13WBFTRNC Merit Open 2022Championship - Last Chance1290.0000
2022-11-13WBFTRNC Merit Open 2022Super Jackpot 4170.0000
2022-11-06Malta BgMalta Open 2022Championship - Main170.0000
2022-10-17AmericasJamaica International Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main30.0000
2022-10-17AmericasJamaica International Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Consolation50.0000
2022-10-17AmericasJamaica International Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Last Chance20.0000
2022-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2022Championship - Main400.0000
2022-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2022Championship - Consolation170.0000
2022-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2022Super Jackpot - Main40.0000
2022-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2022Super Jackpot 220.0000
2022-07-31Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2022Championship - Main1930.0000
2022-07-31Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2022Championship - Last Chance650.0000
2022-07-31Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2022Super Jackpot 2330.0000
2022-07-31Backgammon GalaxyBackgammon World Championship 2022Super Jackpot 3170.0000
2022-07-03WBF40th Swedish Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main290.0000
2022-07-03WBF40th Swedish Open Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Last Chance650.0000
2022-07-03WBF40th Swedish Open Backgammon ChampionshipSuper Jackpot - Main90.0000
2022-06-19FFBG1 st Beaulieu International ChallengeSuper Jackpot - Main170.0000
2022-04-10CNB ItalyWBGF Individual Championship 2022 VeniceChampionship - Main810.0000
2022-04-06CNB ItalyWBGF Team Championship 2022 VeniceChampionship - Main100.0000
2021-11-21American Backgammon TourLas Vegas Open 2021Championship - Main90.0000
2021-11-21American Backgammon TourLas Vegas Open 2021Championship - Consolation30.0000
2021-11-21American Backgammon TourLas Vegas Open 2021Championship - Last Chance170.0000
2021-11-21American Backgammon TourLas Vegas Open 2021Super Jackpot - Main70.0000
2021-11-09WBFTRNC Merit Open 2021Championship - Main650.0000
2021-11-09WBFTRNC Merit Open 2021Championship - Last Chance90.0000
2021-11-09WBFTRNC Merit Open 2021Super Jackpot 290.0000
2021-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2021Championship - Main90.0000
2021-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2021Championship - Consolation90.0000
2021-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2021Championship - Last Chance30.0000
2021-10-10American Backgammon TourSunny Florida Backgammon Championship 2021Super Jackpot - Main20.0000
2021-09-26WBFMerit International 2021 Oasis Backgammon CupChampionship - Main330.0000
2021-09-26WBFMerit International 2021 Oasis Backgammon CupChampionship - Last Chance330.0000
2021-09-26WBFMerit International 2021 Oasis Backgammon CupSuper Jackpot - Main30.0000
2020-02-09Backgammon GibraltarGibraltar Championships 2020Championship - Main490.0000
2020-02-09Backgammon GibraltarGibraltar Championships 2020Super Jackpot - Main330.0000
2020-02-07Backgammon GalaxyUBC (Ultimate Backgammon Challenge)Championship - Main20.0000
2020-01-12American Backgammon TourNew York Metro 2020Championship - Main650.0000
2020-01-12American Backgammon TourNew York Metro 2020Championship - Consolation680.0000
2020-01-12American Backgammon TourNew York Metro 2020Championship - Last Chance330.0000
2020-01-12American Backgammon TourNew York Metro 2020Super Jackpot - Main130.0000
2019-11-10WBFTRNC Merit Open 2019Championship - Main1930.0000
2019-11-10WBFTRNC Merit Open 2019Championship - Last Chance1280.0000
2019-11-10WBFTRNC Merit Open 2019Super Jackpot 410.0000
2019-10-13American Backgammon TourSunny Florida 2019Championship - Main490.0000
2019-10-13American Backgammon TourSunny Florida 2019Championship - Consolation320.0000
2019-10-13American Backgammon TourSunny Florida 2019Super Jackpot - Main120.0000
2019-09-22SBGFSwedish Open 2019Championship - Main210.0000
2019-09-22SBGFSwedish Open 2019Championship - Last Chance50.0000
2019-09-22SBGFSwedish Open 2019Super Jackpot - Main10.0000
2019-08-16Brighton Backgammon ClubBrighton Summer CupChampionship - Main170.0000
2019-08-04IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2019Championship - Main1130.0000
2019-08-04IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2019Championship - Consolation610.0000
2019-08-04IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2019Championship - Last Chance650.0000
2019-08-04IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2019Super Jackpot - Main90.0000
2019-07-29IPATTMonte Carlo Open 2019Championship - Main170.0000
2019-07-29IPATTMonte Carlo Open 2019Championship - Consolation290.0000
2019-06-09American Backgammon TourLos Angeles Open Backgammon TournamentChampionship - Main250.0000
2019-06-09American Backgammon TourLos Angeles Open Backgammon TournamentChampionship - Consolation140.0000
2019-06-09American Backgammon TourLos Angeles Open Backgammon TournamentSuper Jackpot - Main90.0000
2019-05-27American Backgammon TourChicago Open 2019Championship - Main180.0000
2019-05-27American Backgammon TourChicago Open 2019Super Jackpot - Main50.0000
2019-05-12American Backgammon TourCherry Blossom Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Main330.0000
2019-05-12American Backgammon TourCherry Blossom Backgammon ChampionshipChampionship - Consolation20.0000
2019-05-12American Backgammon TourCherry Blossom Backgammon ChampionshipSuper Jackpot - Main90.0000
2019-04-21DBgFNordic Open 2019Championship - Main210.0000
2019-04-21DBgFNordic Open 2019Super Jackpot - Main170.0000
2019-04-14WBF2019 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixChampionship - Main650.0000
2019-04-14WBF2019 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixChampionship - Last Chance40.0000
2019-04-14WBF2019 Merit Open Montenegro Grand PrixSuper Jackpot - Main170.0000
2019-04-10WBGFWBGF Team Championship 2019Championship - Main680.0000
2018-11-04WBFTRNC Merit Open 2018Championship - Main370.0000
2018-11-04WBFTRNC Merit Open 2018Championship - Last Chance1280.0000
2018-11-04WBFTRNC Merit Open 2018Super Jackpot 2170.0000
2018-08-05IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2018Championship - Main650.0000
2018-08-05IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2018Championship - Consolation50.0000
2018-08-05IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2018Championship - Last Chance10.0000
2018-08-05IPATTWorld Championships (Monte Carlo) 2018Super Jackpot - Main90.0000
2018-06-24American Backgammon TourLos Angeles OpenChampionship - Main150.0000
2018-06-24American Backgammon TourLos Angeles OpenChampionship - Consolation50.0000
2018-06-24American Backgammon TourLos Angeles OpenSuper Jackpot - Main210.0000
2018-05-27American Backgammon TourChicago Open 2018Championship - Main380.0000
2018-05-27American Backgammon TourChicago Open 2018Super Jackpot - Main10.0000
2018-05-06American Backgammon TourCherry Blossom ChampionshipChampionship - Main130.0000
2018-05-06American Backgammon TourCherry Blossom ChampionshipChampionship - Consolation90.0000