It wasn’t going to be news to GCBGC members if 12 year old Riley Holtmann did well in the 2023 Australian Backgammon Championships.
So when he won the Sunday division in a field of 32, we could be nothing but proud and delighted for him. Without doubt, this is the first of many backgammon trophies Riley will have on his shelf.
There is also a sizable lump of pocket money along with the trophy
As well as being a great backgammon player, Riley is a lovely young man.
Riley’s greatest (and proudest) supporter is his grandmother, Denise.
Hossein Haydari, currently #1 rated player in Australia quaking in his boots at the thought of facing Riley Holtmann