Vischjager dominated the match throughout but the tension mounted when Villa caught up in 19-19/25 after 4 hours of match play. Vischjager finally won the 2006 World Backgammon Championship title when he took Luigi by 23-25/25 and with that the championship prize money of over Euro 75 000 from the total prize pool of Euro 240 000.
This 31st edition of the championship attracted 335 global players in the main event, which included the 212 championship expert players, intermediate and beginner flights. Among the former World Champions and Backgammon legends who showed up to play for a chance of this prestigious title were Paul Magriel, Falafel Nathanson, Mike Svobodny and John O'Hagan and 2005 winner Dennis Carlston.
The 2006 World Backgammon Championship was recorded live for TV and will have a leading championship commentator. The TV four hour highlight package is produced by IEC in Sports, the well-established Swedish-based TV distribution agency who will also distribute the show worldwide from September 2006 onwards to capture the excitement, emotions and best moments of this outstanding world backgammon tournament.
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