International Backgammon Federation

Before our big event in Georgia 🎲

Mtskheta Tour for Georgian Grand Prix Participants 🇬🇪 📆 May 27 🕙 10:00–14:30 📍 Meeting point: 10:00 Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi ❗️Registration closes today, May 21, at 20:00 Register here: https://forms.gle/RtEsY2QMaYSPm9nf6 Tour program: Jvari Monastery (10:30) One of the most famous Georgian monasteries from the 6th century, located above the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (12:00) The main cathedral of Mtskheta and one of the most important religious sites in Georgia. According to tradition, the Robe of Christ is buried here. Mtskheta Walking Tour (13:00–14:30) Walk through the historic streets of the ancient capital of Georgia, local shops, souvenirs, and traditional atmosphere. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Georgia together with IBF!

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Mtskheta Tour for Georgian Grand Prix Participants 🇬🇪 IBF invites tournament participants to join an organized sightseeing tour to Mtskheta — the ancient capital of Georgia, known for its history, architecture, and UNESCO heritage monuments. 📆 May 27 ⏰ 10:00 AM (gathering point — Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi) Program includes: • Jvari Monastery • Svetitskhoveli Cathedral • Walking tour through the historic streets of Mtskheta • Local shops, souvenirs, and Georgian atmosphere 🌍 Tour language: English and Russian 🖊️Registration form: https://forms.gle/RtEsY2QMaYSPm9nf6 ❗️Please register before May 21, 20:00 If you register and do not attend the excursion without informing @arsagty at least 3 days before the tour, you will lose the right to participate in future IBF excursions. Let’s respect each other Don’t miss the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful and historic places in Georgia with IBF!

Grand Super League 2026 Results! Yesterday we witnessed an exciting event that concluded the new TV Start backgammon seasons. Congratulations to the finalists: 🥇 Tobias Hellwag (Germany 🇩🇪) 🥈 Sergey Erokhin (Russia 🇷🇺) The final was truly intense, and the remained until the very end of the match. Thank you to the players for the spectacular performance and high-level play! The tournament featured 16 professionals — players from Season 4 of the Russian Start Super League and Season 2 of the international Start International tournament. An exclusive atmosphere, tuxedos, a limited number of participants, and top-quality matches made Grand Super League a truly unique event. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Late Registration for the Georgian Grand Prix May 27 Players may complete registration in advance so that by the start of tournaments on May 28 all data is already checked and added to the information system, including registrations for side events. May 28 9:00-10:00 ADDED LATE REGISTRATION‼️ May 29 Late registration for: • Backgammon Doubles • Masters Cup Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM May 30 Late registration for: • Backgammon Main Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Late registration is intended only for players arriving later. Players who already completed registration on May 27 do not need to come again.

9 days! Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon championship are coming! 🎲

Join the Grand Super League translation🔥 📱 YouTube Players: • Michihito Kageyama (Japan) • Masayuki Mochizuki (Japan) • Aykut Uzel (Turkey) • Tobias Hellwag (Germany) • Sergey Erokhin (Russia) • Alexey Ignarin (Russia) • Timur Azizov (Russia) • Sergey Petukhov (Russia) • Alexey Askurava (Russia) • Levon Avetisyan (Russia) • Aleksandr Solodukhin (Russia) • Vasiliy Chemokhonenko (Russia) • Yuriy Akopov (Russia) • Mikael Vardanyan (Russia) • Mher Dzhagaryan (Russia) • Leonid Riskin (Russia)

⭐️ Today at 11:00 AM — Grand Super League! Join the tournament chat and stay updated on all the action: https://t.me/GrandSuperLeague2026 Players of the TV Start project will meet in a live tournament — including players from 2 seasons of Start International and 4 seasons of Start Super League. Don’t miss this spectacular event!

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Georgian Grand Prix & 1st World Longgammon Championship starts in 10 days🤩

❗️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.

‼️Additional registration is now open for the following tournaments: • Backgammon Main — 15 spots • Masters Cup Backgammon — 15 spots • Backgammon Doubles — 15 spots To apply send a message, include your full name, country, and desired disciplines to @Ermolova_Viktoriia This is the last chance to join our large-scale tournament — don’t miss the opportunity🔥