International Backgammon Federation

❗️ CHECK YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME IN THE INFORMATION SYSTEM Please make sure that your first and last name are spelled correctly in the information system. This is important to ensure that all participant information for the Asian Grand Prix 2026 is accurate. If you notice any mistake in your first or last name, please let us know in the comments under this post. Our team will help you correct it 👇🏻

ATTENTION FOR DOUBLES❗️ For participation in the Doubles tournament, ONE player from the pair pays the full entry fee for both players. 👥 To participate in Backgammon Doubles, please also complete the following form: https://forms.gle/gVPXnKG5mHnAWoLT6 *The form should be completed by only one player from the pair. This player must also register for the Doubles event in the information system and attach the payment receipt

HOW TO LOG IN TO THE INFORMATION SYSTEM If you registered in the information system for previous tournaments, you should have received an email with your login details. If you cannot find the email or do not remember your password, follow these steps: 1️⃣ On the login page, click “Forgot your password?” 2️⃣ Enter the email address you may have used to register for previous tournaments 3️⃣ If this email address is not registered in the system, you will see a notification as shown in Photo 3. In this case, you need to create a new profile and register 4️⃣ If the email address is already registered, you will see a notification as shown in Photo 4. A password reset link will be sent to the specified email address After resetting your password, log in to your profile and continue your tournament registration. If you experience any problems, please leave your questions in the comments under this post 👇🏻

INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTRATION ON ASIAN GRAND PRIX 2026. TAJIKISTAN Before registration opens, please note the following information regarding participation in the tournament events: 🐥 Players competing only in backgammon can register for all 8 backgammon events 🐥 Players competing only in longgammon can register for all 4 longgammon events For players planning to compete in both backgammon and longgammon, several restrictions apply: 1️⃣ Players participating in the Longgammon Main cannot compete in the Backgammon Superblitz, and vice versa, as these events will be held simultaneously 2️⃣ Players who remain in the Longgammon Main after Round 6 and advance to Round 7 cannot participate in the Backgammon Masters Cup 3️⃣ Players who remain in the Backgammon Main after Round 8 and advance to Round 9 cannot participate in the Longgammon Masters Cup Please keep these restrictions in mind when registering and paying for the events. Registration will be opened in September!

Guaranteed prize fund and number of players 🤩 The total guaranteed prize fund for the Asian Grand Prix in Tajikistan is 💵500,000 (after tax deduction). Please note that a 15% tax will be withheld from the prize money in accordance with Tajikistan’s legislation. We look forward to seeing you at our tournaments 🎲

❗️ REGISTRATION FOR THE ASIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 IN TAJIKISTAN IS NOW OPEN 📅 Registration period: September 7–17, or until the participant limit for each event is reached (see the “First Stage Registration Limit” column) How to register: 1️⃣ Create a profile or find your existing profile using your email address in the information system. Make sure your profile includes your full name, date of birth, country and city of residence, email address, and contact phone number: https://sportnardy.info/ 2️⃣ Pay the entry fee online 🌍 For each event, a separate payment link is provided in the table: https://sportnardy.info/competition-child/1597 🇷🇺 Participants from Russia should make their payment using the special payment details: https://sportnardy.info/competition-child/1597 3️⃣ After payment, register yourself for the selected and paid events ❗️ Be sure to attach your payment receipt. Applications without a receipt will not be confirmed! 👥 To participate in Backgammon Doubles, please also complete the following form: https://forms.gle/gVPXnKG5mHnAWoLT6 *The form should be completed by only one player from the pair. This player must also register for the Doubles event in the information system and attach the payment receipt 🐥 Your application will be processed within 3 business days, after which your name will appear in the information system IMPORTANT: No registration or payment confirmation emails will be sent. The only confirmation of successful registration and payment is your name appearing in the information system within 3 business days. Please check your registration status yourself! 👨‍⚕️ Once the participant limit for an event is reached, online payment will be closed and preliminary registration for the waiting list will open. This will be announced on IBF social media. Within 7 days, the Organizing Committee will select participants and send them a payment link ⁉️ If you experience any problems with registration, please let us know in the comments under this post. Our team will contact you and help you register for the tournament We look forward to seeing you in Dushanbe 🎲

TAKE POINT Do you really need 25% to take? In backgammon, 25% is a useful benchmark — but it is not a universal take point. In a simple gammon-free money game with no future cube action, 25% is the break-even point between taking and dropping. But real positions are usually more complex. Your decision can also depend on: • gammon and backgammon risks • recube potential • cube efficiency • match score • your actual winning chances That means the same 25% can lead to different decisions in different positions. A good cube decision is not just about asking: “Can I win often enough?” It is about asking: “Is taking worth more than dropping in this position?” 25% is the benchmark. The position gives it meaning. Swipe through the carousel to see how Take Point really works.

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INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTRATION ON ASIAN GRAND PRIX 2026. TAJIKISTAN Before registration opens, please note the following information regarding participation in the tournament events: 🐥 Players competing only in backgammon can register for all 8 backgammon events 🐥 Players competing only in longgammon can register for all 4 longgammon events For players planning to compete in both backgammon and longgammon, several restrictions apply: 1️⃣ Players participating in the Longgammon Main cannot compete in the Backgammon Superblitz, and vice versa, as these events will be held simultaneously 2️⃣ Players who remain in the Longgammon Main after Round 6 and advance to Round 7 cannot participate in the Backgammon Masters Cup 3️⃣ Players who remain in the Backgammon Main after Round 8 and advance to Round 9 cannot participate in the Longgammon Masters Cup Please keep these restrictions in mind when registering and paying for the events. Registration will be opened in September!

Important documents for review! You can read the tournament regulations and find all information about IBF and our events here: 👨‍⚕️English 👨‍⚕️Russian

PRIME vs. PRIME In backgammon, not every battle is about moving faster. A prime is a sequence of consecutive made points that blocks opposing checkers from escaping. When both players have primes with checkers trapped behind them, the position becomes a prime-vs-prime battle. And this is where things get interesting. The key factor is often timing — how long you can preserve your important points before your opponent is forced to weaken theirs. That means being ahead in the pip count is not always an advantage. In some prime-vs-prime positions, the player who is farther behind in the race may actually have better timing and be able to maintain the blockade longer. When evaluating the position, look at: • prime length • trapped checkers • where those checkers are located • escape chances • timing • whether the prime can be improved or rolled forward PRIME vs. PRIME IS NOT JUST A RACE. It is a battle of blockade, escape and timing. Swipe through the carousel to see how these positions really work.

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