International Backgammon Federation

🇦🇪🎲🔥 Arabian Grand Prix 2025 Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Arabian Grand Prix 2025! An international backgammon tournament that brings together the strongest players from around the world under one roof. Organized by the International Backgammon Federation, this championship will set a new standard for the global backgammon scene. 📅 December 12–19, 2025 📍 Dubai, UAE — Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre 💰 Added prize money — $70,000 👑 Organizers — International Backgammon Federation 🎙 Tournament Director — Patrick Gebeili 🧑‍⚖️ Chief Arbiter — Arda Findikoglu 🏆 Tournament categories and formats: • Main Tournament (Backgammon) — Swiss to Triple KO, 9-point matches • Main Tournament (Longgammon) — Swiss to Triple KO, 7-point matches • Backgammon Blitz — Single Elimination, 5-point matches • Longgammon Blitz — Single Elimination, 5-point matches • Backgammon Doubles — Single Elimination, 9-point matches • Masters Cup — Single Elimination, 11-point matches • Backgammon Super Blitz — Swiss Double KO, 5-point matches • Backgammon 1-Point — Olympic system, 1-point matches • Backgammon Women’s — Olympic system, 7-point matches • Sprint Backgammon — Olympic system, 9-point matches ❗️Limited with 256 participants ✨ Special features: • Complimentary international dinner buffet and coffee breaks for all players • Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony • Free Wi-Fi • Live coverage and official media updates 🌍 We are delighted to invite athletes from all over the world to our grand event! Experience and feedback from the inaugural IBF tournament have shown that our tournaments have set a very good standard. We will continue to move forward, come with us! 🔥 For the online registration of participants, visit the tournament website: https://i-bg-federation.com/games/Arabian-grand-prix-2025/ Hurry up to register – we are waiting for you!

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1st Armenian Grand Prix diary🎲 https://youtu.be/6mJrZcSXEok?si=_zhkcLACycLe_yOV 🎥Day 5 All about the last day of the debut tournament of the International Backgammon Federation! Dive into the world of backgammon and enjoy the atmosphere of our sporting celebration 🥳🤩👏🏻

📸 ALL THE PHOTOS ARE HERE: https://agnesakirakosyan971.wfolio.pro/disk/27-08-2025-international-backgammon-federation-rs5qqz/31-08-25

ALL THE RESULTS of the «1st Armenian Grand Prix»💥 Today our debut tournament came to an end: we learned the names of all the winners and prize-winners, held a vibrant closing ceremony, awarded the stars of the evening, and headed to the Gala Dinner! 📋 All brackets are here: https://i-bg-federation.com/modul_en 🎊 The closing ceremony was hosted by Tournament Director Arda Findikoglu, and from the stage congratulatory speeches were delivered by: – Tatiana Komarova, President of the International Backgammon Federation, and Atsamaz Arsagov, Sports Director of the IBF – Khachik Melikyan, President of the Backgammon Federation of Armenia – Mehak Apresyan, President of the Armenian Tourism Federation 💎 Our tournament would not have been possible without the support of our partners. The general partner of the tournament is Natali pharmacy + care, the largest pharmacy chain in Armenia. Thank you for your contribution to the development of sport and for making it possible to hold this tournament at such a high level! And then we proceeded to the awards ceremony! 🏆🌍World Team 9:5 Armenia Team🇦🇲 🎲 Open division (126 participants from 16 countries) 🥇 Amirali Tavakoli (Iran 🇮🇷) 🥈 Soso Menabdishvili (Georgia 🇬🇪) 🥉 Sergey Krasnobaev (Russia 🇷🇺) 🎲 Longgammon (51 participants) 🥇 Grigor Gambaryan (Russia 🇷🇺) 🥈 Manuk Melkonyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 🥉 Khachik Melikyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 🎲😎 Master Cup (64 participants) 🥇 Akiko Yazawa (Japan 🇯🇵) 🥈 Amin Shahvalizadeh (Iran 🇮🇷) 👏🏻 3rd–4th places: Sergiu Malis (Romania 🇷🇴), Frank Farjood (USA 🇺🇸) 🎲⚡️ Blitz (128 participants) 🥇 Agamir Gevorkyan (Russia 🇷🇺) 🥈 Armen Petrosyan (Russia 🇷🇺) 👏🏻 3rd–4th places: Garry Lagvilava (Russia 🇷🇺), Sergey Lokyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 🎲⚡️ Longgammon Blitz (64 participants) 🥇 Abraham Arshakyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 🥈 Artur Muradyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 🥉 Araik Oganesian (Russia 🇷🇺) 🎲🤝 Doubles (84 pairs) 🥇 Aik Dolunts / Arsen Marukyan (Russia 🇷🇺) 🥈 Karen Sarkisyan / Soso Menabdishvili (Georgia 🇬🇪) 👏🏻 3rd–4th places: Sergey Akopov / Leonid Riskin (Russia 🇷🇺) and Alexey Askurava / Alexander Solodukhin (Russia 🇷🇺) 🎲☝️ DMP Challenge (128 participants) 🥇 Amin Shahvalizadeh (Iran 🇮🇷) 🥈 Eshagh Farhadi (Iran 🇮🇷) 👏🏻 3rd–4th places: Andrey Sokolovskii (Russia 🇷🇺), Morteza Babaei (Iran 🇮🇷) 🎲💃 Women’s (32 participants) 🥇 Oksana Gaiazova (Russia 🇷🇺) 🥈 Leyla Zaloutskaya (USA 🇺🇸) 👏🏻 3rd–4th places: Elena Gromenkova (Russia 🇷🇺), Sholeh Mohammadi (Sweden 🇸🇪) 📸 Photos from the 1st Armenian Grand Prix The International Backgammon Federation warmly congratulates the winners and prize-winners of our very first tournament! Thank you to all participants for spending these unforgettable five days with us. We are grateful for your feedback and all the kind words about the organization of the event — and we look forward to seeing you again soon 🎉🎲🤝🏻

ATTENTION‼️ 🏠 At 00:00, buses will depart from Parnas Restaurant to Republic Square

🎊WAITING FOR YOU IN PARVANA RESTAURANT🎊

🎉 Dear friends! Today we invite you to join the live broadcast of the closing ceremony and awards of the 1st Armenian Grand Prix! 🏆✨ 🤩 Join us, YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/_5Mibz6S4ow?si=FwQ1GOSFdt_tsekS 📺 Bright emotions, unforgettable moments, and the honoring of the tournament’s winners and prize-winners await you. Don’t miss the grand finale of this event — tune in and share the festive atmosphere of backgammon with us! 🎲🌍

The WINNER of the LONGGAMMON FINAL on the Armenian Grand Prix is announced! 🎊 Grigor Gambaryan (Russia 🇷🇺) 7:5 Manuk Melkonyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) Congratulations to Grigor from Russia with the first place in the Longgammon! 🥇

❗️NOW LIVE LONGGAMMON FINAL on the 1st Armenian Grand Prix 🎊 🔗Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/_5Mibz6S4ow?si=hbZE2veRFwx_3yBH Grigor Gambaryan (Russia 🇷🇺) vs Manuk Melkonyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) Join the livestream, enjoy the decisive match, and cheer for your favorites! 🤩

The WINNER of the FINAL BLITZ on the Armenian Grand Prix is announced! 🎊 Agamir Gevorkyan (Russia 🇷🇺) 5:2 Armen Petrosyan (Russia 🇷🇺) Congratulations to Agamir from Russia with the first place in the Blitz! 🥇

The DMP CHALLENGE WINNER on the Armenian Grand Prix is announced! 🎊 Amin Shahvalizadeh (Iran🇮🇷) 1:0 Eshagh Farhadi (Iran🇮🇷) Congratulations to Amin from Iran with the first place in the DMP Challenge! 🥇

❗️NOW LIVE FINAL BLITZ on the 1st Armenian Grand Prix 🎊 🔗Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/_5Mibz6S4ow?si=hbZE2veRFwx_3yBH Agamir Gevorkyan (Russia 🇷🇺) vs Armen Petrosyan (Russia 🇷🇺) Join the livestream, enjoy the decisive match, and cheer for your favorites! 🤩

The GRAND WINNER of the OPEN on the Armenian Grand Prix is announced! 🎊 Amirali Tavakoli (Iran🇮🇷) 15:10 Soso Menabdishvili (Georgia🇬🇪) Congratulations to Amirali from Iran with the first place in the Open division! 🥇

The LONGGAMMON BLITZ WINNER on the Armenian Grand Prix is announced! 🎊 Abraham Arshakyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) 5:2 Arthur Muradyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) Congratulations to Abraham from Armenia with the first place in the Longgammon Blitz! 🥇

🍽 Dear tournament participants! We remind you that today on the 3rd floor of the Marriott Hotel you are invited to lunch, served buffet style. 🕒 Time: from 3 pm to 5 pm 🎟 Entry with participant badge We invite all players to join — enjoy your meal and see you back at the game tables! 🎲 ⚡️ 🍽 Уважаемые участники турнира! Напоминаем, что сегодня на 3 этаже Marriott Hotel вас ждёт обед по системе «Шведский стол». 🕒 Время: с 15:00 до 17:00 🎟 Вход по бейджам участника Приглашаем всех спортсменов присоединиться — приятного аппетита и до встречи за игровой доской! 🎲

❗️NOW LIVE FINAL LONGGAMMON BLITZ on the 1st Armenian Grand Prix 🎊 🔗Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/aJcAkZxKnXc?si=GgS1RYnDudXMv0Ev Abraham Arshakyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) vs Arthur Muradyan (Armenia 🇦🇲) Join the livestream, enjoy the decisive match, and cheer for your favorites! 🤩