International Backgammon Federation

Dear players, Seniors is a men’s tournament! Female participants who paid have been removed from the lists and their fees have been refunded. Women are kindly asked not to register for this discipline.

❗️IBF Players Regulations 1. The official language of IBF is English* 2. During a match, players are prohibited from: • communicating verbally or in writing with anyone other than the referee • having computers, tablets, media players, headphones, smartwatches in the playing area or using them • using mobile phones (including calls, taking photos or videos of their position)* Violators may be removed from the playing area by decision of the referee. 3. Placing food or drinks in cups on the tables and consuming them at the playing tables is prohibited. 4. Smoking at the competition venue is strictly prohibited, including electronic cigarettes. 5. Dress code: 👔 Men — shirt or polo, jeans or trousers. Footwear: shoes or sneakers. 👗 Women — blouse or polo, skirt, dress, jeans or trousers. Footwear: shoes or sneakers. *Clarification: All official announcements and correspondence are conducted in English. Conversations during a match are prohibited — both between players and with spectators. Players may carry a mobile phone in silent mode only; however, its use during a match is strictly prohibited. All other electronic devices must remain outside the tournament hall — in hotel rooms or in a designated area provided by the organizers.

Online payment is closed: Longgammon Main Longgammon Blitz Backgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Blitz Backgammon 1-point Longgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Seniors Backgammon Doubles Sprintgammon Longgammon 1-point The first stage registration limit for these disciplines has been reached, so online registration without payment is now open — you can apply and be placed on the waiting list. *Russian players are kindly asked not to pay for these disciplines via their link too! Within 3 business days, the organizing committee reviews applications and contacts selected participants by email. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Lists of additional participants are published every 3 days in the chat and appear in the information system. The online-registration button is available only in the English version of the website Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship. ✅ Currently, only these tournaments are available for payment: Backgammon Main Backgammon Women's

Online payment is closed: Longgammon Main Longgammon Blitz Backgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Blitz Backgammon 1-point Longgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Seniors Backgammon Doubles Sprintgammon The first stage registration limit for these disciplines has been reached, so online registration without payment is now open — you can apply and be placed on the waiting list. *Russian players are kindly asked not to pay for these disciplines via their link too! Within 3 business days, the organizing committee reviews applications and contacts selected participants by email. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Lists of additional participants are published every 3 days in the chat and appear in the information system. The online-registration button is available only in the English version of the website Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship. ✅ Currently, only these tournaments are available for payment: Longgammon 1-point Backgammon Main Backgammon Women's

Online payment is closed: Longgammon Main Longgammon Blitz Backgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Blitz Backgammon 1-point Longgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Seniors Backgammon Doubles The first stage registration limit for these disciplines has been reached, so online registration without payment is now open — you can apply and be placed on the waiting list. *Russian players are kindly asked not to pay for these disciplines via their link too! Within 3 business days, the organizing committee reviews applications and contacts selected participants by email. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Lists of additional participants are published every 3 days in the chat and appear in the information system. The online-registration button is available only in the English version of the website Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship. ✅ Currently, only these tournaments are available for payment: Longgammon 1-point Backgammon Main Backgammon Women's Sprintgammon

Online payment is closed: Longgammon Main Longgammon Blitz Backgammon Masters Cup Backgammon Blitz Backgammon 1-point The first stage registration limit for these disciplines has been reached, so online registration without payment is now open — you can apply and be placed on the waiting list. *Russian players are kindly asked not to pay for these disciplines via their link too! Within 3 business days, the organizing committee reviews applications and contacts selected participants by email. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Lists of additional participants are published every 3 days in the chat and appear in the information system. The online-registration button is available only in the English version of the website Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship.

Join the Tbilisi tournament chat All important updates during the tournaments will be posted here: announcements, lists, and key information 👉 https://t.me/+kZcxtdG3aldhODMy

Important registration information Please note: we do not send any confirmation emails or payment confirmation letters. The only confirmation of a successful payment is your appearance in the information system within 3 business days after payment. Please check your registration status in the system after 3 business days.

Backgammon 1-point and Backgammon Blitz — online payment is closed The first stage registration limit for these disciplines has been reached, so online registration without payment is now open — you can apply and be placed on the waiting list. Within 3 business days, the organizing committee reviews applications and contacts selected participants by email. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Lists of additional participants are published every 3 days in the chat and appear in the information system. The online-registration button is available only in the English version of the website Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship.

Happy International Tabletop Games Day 🎲 Board games bring people together all over the world, developing thinking, strategy, and decision-making skills. Among them, backgammon holds a special place — one of the oldest intellectual games, combining strategy, calculation, and elements of probability to create a unique dynamic in every match. May every game bring you joy, new connections, and inspiration. We wish you exciting matches, great emotions, and unforgettable moments!

Tournament payments are now available! Please note that there is currently a limit of no more than $1,800 per card. The limits are expected to be increased tomorrow. If you are unable to complete the payment with one card, please use a different card or choose another payment method (three options are available).

Important information for participants 👨‍⚕️Players who plan to participate only in backgammon (short) tournaments can take part in all backgammon disciplines 👨‍⚕️Players who plan to participate only in longgammon tournaments can take part in all longgammon disciplines 👨‍⚕️Players who plan to participate in all tournaments (both backgammon and longgammon) may face restrictions related to Masters events: • players who are still in the Backgammon Main after round 5 will not be able to participate in Longgammon Masters • players who are still in the Longgammon Main after round 5 will not be able to participate in Backgammon Masters ❗️ If a player withdraws after registration and payment, a refund is possible if the organizers are notified no later than 72 hours before the start of the tournament

❗️ Registration for the Georgian Grand Prix and the World Longgammon Championship is open 🌍 For international players: 1️⃣ Registration is only valid after payment and completion of all fields. Participation is paid online via the website using the link. Each discipline in the table has its own payment link. 2️⃣ Registration period April 23 – May 7 or until the limit is reached (see the «first stage registration limit» column). Within 3 business days after payment, your application will be processed and the player will appear in the information system. Data is updated every 3 days. Checking registration is the responsibility of the participant. Once the limit is reached, online payment is closed. Registration without payment (waiting list) opens. Within 3 days, the organizing committee selects participants and sends a payment link via email and he appears in the information system. Lists are also published in the chat every 3 days. ❗️To participate in the Backgammon Doubles event, it is necessary to fill out the form. The form must be completed by one representative per team. We look forward to seeing you in Tbilisi 🎲 🇷🇺 Для российских игроков: 1️⃣ Регистрация осуществляется только после оплаты и заполнения всех граф. Оплата производится по специальным реквизитам для российских участников. Пожалуйста, используйте эту ссылку. 2️⃣ Сроки регистрации: 23 апреля — 7 мая или до достижения лимита (см. столбец «first stage registration limit»). 3️⃣ После оплаты необходимо самостоятельно зарегистрироваться в информационной системе на выбранные дисциплины. Обязательно прикрепить квитанцию об оплате. Без квитанции заявка не будет подтверждена. Проверка регистрации осуществляется участником самостоятельно. ❗️Для участия в дисциплине «Короткие нарды-пары» необходимо заполнить форму. Форма заполняется одним представителем от команды. Ждем вас в Тбилиси 🎲

President of Russia Vladimir Putin awarded IBF President Umar Kremlev the Order of Friendship During the official state awards ceremony, Vladimir Putin noted Umar Nazarovich Kremlev’s contribution to the development of international sports cooperation and presented him with the Order of Friendship. This award is granted for a significant contribution to strengthening friendship between nations, developing international cooperation, and promoting peace. Umar Kremlev also heads the International Boxing Association (IBA). Alongside him, state awards were presented to athletes who participated in the 2025 IBA World Boxing Championships The IBF sporting family congratulates President Umar Kremlev on this high state award and wishes him further success in the development of global sport!

😜😖🤗😣🥵🥰😤😣 ❗️ Registration Day May 27 12:00-20:00 - Registration for all activities 🥵🆒😢1️⃣ May 28 10:30 - Opening Ceremony 11:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 1 13:00 - Start of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 14:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 2 15:00 - Lunch break 16:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 3 19:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 4 21:20 - Longgammon Main, Round 5 🥵🆒😢2️⃣ May 29 11:00 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 1 11:30 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 12:20 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 2 13:40 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 3 14:00 - Lunch break 15:30 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 4 16:45 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 5 18:00 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 6 19:10 - Longgammon Blitz, Round 7 20:20 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 1 22:00 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 2 🥵🆒😢3️⃣ May 30 11:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 6 11:30 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 13:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 7 14:00 - Lunch break 11:10 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 1 11:30 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 13:20 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 2 14:00 - Lunch break 16:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 1 18:10 - Backgammon Main, Round 2 20:20 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 3 22:00 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 4 🥵🆒😢4️⃣ May 31 11:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 8 11:30 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 13:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 9 14:00 - Lunch break 11:10 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 3 11:30 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 13:20 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 4 14:00 - Lunch break 16:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 3 18:10 - Backgammon Main, Round 4 20:20 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 5 22:00 - Backgammon Doubles, Round 6 🥵🆒😢5️⃣ June 1 10:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 10 11:00 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 12:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 11 13:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 12 14:00 - Lunch break 18:00 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 1 20:30 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 2 11:00 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 5 11:00 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 13:00 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 6 14:00 - Lunch break 16:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 5 17:50 - Backgammon Main, Round 6 19:40 - Backgammon Main, Round 7 21:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 8 🥵🆒😢6️⃣ June 2 10:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 13 11:00 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 12:00 - Longgammon Main, Round 14 13:30 - Longgammon Main, Round 15 17:30 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 3 20:00 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 4 11:00 - Continuation of all side events (Backgammon 1-Point, Longgammon 1-Point, SprintGammon, Backgammon Seniors, Backgammon Women’s, and Backgammon Blitz) 11:30 - Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 7. Final 14:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 9 16:15 - Backgammon Main, Round 10 18:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 11 19:45 - Backgammon Main, Round 12 21:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 13 🥵🆒😢7️⃣ June 3 11:00 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 5 13:00 - Longgammon Masters Cup, Round 6. Final 10:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 14 12:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 15 13:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 16 14:00 - Lunch break 15:00 - Backgammon Main, Round 17 16:30 - Backgammon Main, Round 18 20:00 - Gala Dinner and Awarding Ceremony