International Backgammon Federation

BACKGAMMON OPEN UNDEFEATED SEMIFINALS NOW LIVE!💥 Amirali Tavakoli (Iran🇮🇷) – Olga Ivanova (Russia🇷🇺) https://youtube.com/live/rCWO8e7xMmA?feature=share Gia Pochkua (Georgia🇬🇪) – Eduard Mirijanyan (Armenia🇦🇲) https://www.youtube.com/live/7rvhMDcwEdo?si=VyPKAOhHmV3MZeN1 Join our translation and support your favorite❤️‍🔥

1st Armenian Grand Prix diary🎲 🎥Day 1 https://youtu.be/gpxXvOxX8eU?si=AzG3sQSWfWP9DjG1 Everything about the first day of the debut tournament of the International Backgammon Federation! Immerse yourself in the world of backgammon and enjoy the atmosphere of our sporting celebration🥳🤩👏🏻

🍽 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! 🎲

🎊1st Armenian Grand Prix. DAY 2🎊 📋 Follow the tournament brackets and results here: https://i-bg-federation.com/en 📺 Live on YouTube: Table 1 (main stage) Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Mochу table Table 1 (main stage, Russian commentator) YouTube VK Stay tuned for the international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of your favorite game 🎲

🎲 Prize Pool of the «1st Armenian Grand Prix» The international championship in Yerevan brings not only world-class matches, but also an impressive prizes! Backgammon Open (126 players) 🏆 Total prize pool: 65,400 USD • Winner – 26,160 USD • Finalist – 13,080 USD • 3rd place – 6,540 USD • 4th/5th places – 3,270 USD each • 6th–9th places – 1,635 USD each 👏🏻 Special Undefeated Bracket Bonuses: • Winner Bonus – 3,270 USD • Finalist Bonus – 1,630 USD • Semi-finalist Bonus – 820 USD each Doubles (84 teams) 🏆 Total prize pool: 27,660 USD • Winners – 13,830 USD • Finalists – 6,910 USD • Semi-finalists – 3,460 USD each The Armenian Grand Prix 2025 confirms its status as one of the strongest international tournaments — where every victory is rewarded and every match brings players closer to glory. 🎲 Good luck to all participants — may the best triumph!

Results of the first game day at the «1st Armenian Grand Prix» tournament💥 The competition kicked off with a bright and festive opening ceremony. Participants enjoyed the show and then dove into an intense tournament battle 🎲 Open division (126 participants from 16 countries) Three rounds were played today. Sixteen players remain undefeated in the upper bracket. In the lower bracket, 64 participants continue the fight, each with one loss. 📋 Tables are here Other tournaments also just started today, first results will be tomorrow: 🎲⚡️ Blitz (128-player bracket) 🎲⚡️ Longgammon Blitz (64-player bracket) 🎲🤝 Doubles (68 pairs) 🎲☝️ DMP challenge (128-player bracket) 🎲💃 Women’s (32-player bracket) 📸 Photos of the 1st Armenian Grand Prix are here The International Backgammon Federation wishes all participants beautiful games, fair competition, and unforgettable emotions. May the strongest win! 🍀🎲

🎥 Our tournament is also live in the Mochy channel Join the broadcast and follow the decisive matches with us! 🔗 YouTube

🌍🎲 The International Tournament «1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025» in Yerevan is in full swing! 128 participants from 16 countries have gathered at the Marriott venue. For five days, passions will run high here, while fans and spectators closely follow the games. The atmosphere is that of a true sports festival! ✍🏻 A registration area is operating in the hall, where the organizing team welcomes participants, assists with documents, and answers all questions 🎁 Each participant receives a welcome package: a branded notebook, pen, badge, and memorable Armenian national souvenirs. All these details create a special atmosphere of unity and respect for every player ☕️ Daily coffee breaks and full lunches are provided for the players — an opportunity to rest, recharge, and socialize in an informal setting 🏆 Winners will receive exclusive trophies and medals, becoming true symbols of success and a lasting part of the tournament’s history 🎥 Every day features live broadcasts from 4 stream tables. The main table is set right on the stage 🎙 Professional commentators in both English and Russian accompany the broadcasts, creating atmosphere and helping the audience gain a deeper understanding of the action on the board. ⌨️ Dedicated transcribers are also at work, recording the moves to make every match available for review and analysis later 🙏🏻 A duty doctor ensures the health and safety of participants, always ready to provide assistance 🔥 The «Armenian Grand Prix» is all about high-level organization, spectacular matches, and powerful emotions that unite players from all around the world!

🎉 The International Tournament «1st Armenian Grand-Prix» is officially open! On August 27, 2025, in Yerevan, the long-awaited opening ceremony of the first-ever international backgammon tournament took place, organized under the auspices of the International Backgammon Federation and the Backgammon Federation of Armenia. The event gathered some of the world’s strongest players and became a true celebration for the entire sports community 🏛 The ceremony was held at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together athletes from 16 countries, officials, tournament partners, and spectators 👋 Welcoming speeches were delivered by: – Tatiana Komarova, President of the International Backgammon Federation – Khachik Melikyan, President of the Backgammon Federation of Armenia – Arda Findikoglu, Tournament Director 💃 Dance ensembles performed vibrant national numbers — «Kochari Yalkushta» and «Shalakho» — setting the tone for the entire tournament. Their performances were met with thunderous applause! 🔥 The master of ceremonies, Narek, created an unforgettable atmosphere by engaging the audience in lively interaction, highlighting the geography of the tournament and previewing the matches ahead 🎙 The tournament was officially declared open by Tournament Director Arda Findikoglu The International Backgammon Federation congratulates all participants on the launch of this landmark international event that will go down in history. We wish you success, brilliant games, and new sporting achievements! 🎯

🍽 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! 🎲

🎊1st Armenian Grand Prix. DAY 1🎊 📋 Follow the tournament brackets and results here: 🔗Backgammon Open Undefeated Bracket 🔗Backgammon Open 2nd Chance Bracket #1/2 📺 Live on YouTube: 🔗Table 1 (main stage) 🔗Table 2 🔗Table 3 🔗Table 4 🔗Table 1 (main stage, Russian commentator) YouTube 🔗VK Stay tuned for the international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of your favorite game 🎲

The press conference ahead of our long-awaited 1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025 has just concluded! 🗣️ Answering journalists’ questions were: – Tatiana Komarova, President of the International Backgammon Federation – Khachik Melikyan, President of the Armenian Backgammon Federation – Atsamaz Arsagov, Sports Director of IBF – Arda Findikoglu, Tournament Director Everything is ready for tomorrow’s world-class event! We can’t wait to see you there🎊

Let’s develop our lovely game together!

🎲 Yesterday we welcomed a very special guest — the 2009 and 2021 Backgammon World Champion, Masayuki Mochizuki! Mochy met with IBF President Tatyana Komarova, we discussed the upcoming tournament and played two matches: longgammon with Tatyana and speedgammon with Atsamaz Arsagov. We were delighted to present Mochy with a unique gift — signature dice numbered 000. In addition, our star guest left his autograph on the office board — now a true treasure for the whole team. We were very happy to meet! Thank you, Mochy, for visiting us — we’ll always be glad to see you again, and see you soon in Yerevan! 🙌

«The 1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025 will mark the beginning of a great tradition of friendship and sporting unity» Tatyana Komarova, President of the International Backgammon Federation, on the upcoming Armenian Grand Prix (August 27–31, 2025) — You already have successful experience in hosting major official backgammon tournaments with up to 300 participants. How will this help in holding the first international competition under the auspices of the IBF? Yes, in recent years we have gained valuable experience in organizing large-scale events, and now we want to raise the bar even higher. The Armenian Grand Prix will be a true demonstration of how to take international tournaments to the next level. We will do everything to be remembered for flawless organization, attention to every detail, and care for each participant. The goal of the IBF is to ensure that players focus solely on the game, while everything else is made as comfortable and well thought-out as possible. — What is the uniqueness and significance of the upcoming tournament? The Armenian Grand Prix marks a new stage in the development of international backgammon competitions — for the first time, it will not be limited to short-format disciplines, but will also gather masters of longgammon. The tournament will unite participants from all over the world, and Yerevan will become an arena where different schools, styles, and traditions meet. It will have everything: a high level of players, a serious added prize money and the atmosphere of a major sporting event. It’s not just another competition — it is an opportunity to show that backgammon can stand alongside the world’s leading sports. — What are your expectations for the upcoming tournament, and what will make it memorable? As of today, representatives from Armenia, Russia, Georgia, Australia, Turkey, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and other countries have already registered. This shows that interest in the tournament is truly high. The additional prize fund of $50,000 will serve as a strong motivation for the players. But for us, the main goal is that these competitions contribute to the development and popularization of backgammon and help unite people from different countries and cultures. We want the Armenian Grand Prix to mark the beginning of a great tradition of friendship and sporting unity in the world of backgammon. — To what extent can the Armenian Grand Prix be compared to the recent World Championship in Monte Carlo? The World Championship in Monte Carlo is an event with a long history, attracting hundreds of players year after year. The Armenian Grand Prix is a debut tournament, which I am confident will become one of the key international events on the calendar. In terms of the lineup and organizational level, Yerevan is already ready to compete with the world’s leading venues. We all strive to bring backgammon into the ranks of the leading mind sports, so we will continue to grow and improve the quality of tournaments together. — What would you like to say to the players and fans who are planning to come to Yerevan? I want every participant and guest to feel the atmosphere of a true international sports celebration. For the players, it is a chance to compete against the strongest opponents from around the globe. For the spectators, it is the opportunity to witness history in the making, as new stars are born. And for us, the organizers, it is a step toward building a united global backgammon community. Come, play, connect — and let’s make this tournament unforgettable together!

International Backgammon Federation invites you to collaborate! 🎲🌍 IBF is open to new partnerships and to uniting countries interested in developing backgammon as both an intellectual and mass sport. Our goal is to build a global sports community where every player, coach, and organizer can contribute to promoting the game on the international stage. It is important for us to join forces and make backgammon more accessible, recognizable, and respected worldwide. We invite cooperation from national federations, sports associations, and initiative groups that want to: – develop backgammon in their country – host tournaments and educational programs – share experience and become part of the international movement 📩 For partnership inquiries and joining IBF, please contact: info@i-bg-federation.com Let’s grow together! The more countries unite, the stronger our beloved sport becomes. Backgammon brings people together — and we are glad to see you with us!

MEDIA INVITATION The International Backgammon Federation invites media representatives, journalists, and bloggers to cover the 1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025, which will take place from 27 to 31 August in Yerevan, Armenia, at the Marriott Hotel, 1 Amiryan Street. The tournament will bring together the strongest players from various countries (Armenia, Russia, Australia, Turkey, Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Japan and many others) and will become one of the most spectacular events in the international backgammon calendar. The program includes backgammon and longgammon categories, blitz, doubles and additional tournaments. Organizers — the International Backgammon Federation, with the support of the Armenian Backgammon Federation. Added prize money — $50,000. We are pleased to cooperate with the media and open to providing all necessary information: • Accreditation for tournament attendance; • Arranging interviews with IBF leadership, players, and coaches; • Photo and video materials from the venue; • Assistance in preparing stories and reports. For accreditation and further information: Victoria Message WhatsApp: +374 99 209211 Join us in Yerevan and witness this star-studded international event in the world of sports!

🌎🎲💥1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025 It’s happening! Ahead of us is an international tournament that will bring together the world’s strongest players on one stage. This is the first competition of such a scale organized by the International Backgammon Federation with the support of the Backgammon Federation of Armenia. We are in for a colossal event that will take backgammon to the next level 📅 August 27–31 📍 Armenia, Yerevan, Amiryan St. 1 🏨 Marriott Hotel 🎯 Added prize money — $50,000 🎙 Tournament Director — Arda Findikoglu 📍 Competition formats and conventions: • Open Double Elimination — Upper bracket to 13 points, lower bracket to 9 points, superfinal to 15 points • Blitz Olympic system, matches to 5 points • Doubles Olympic system, matches to 7 points, final to 9 points • Longgammon Double Elimination — Upper bracket to 7 points, lower bracket to 5 points, superfinal to 7 points • Longgammon Blitz Olympic system, matches to 5 points • Masters Cup (Backgammon) Olympic system, matches to 11 points • Women’s Backgammon Tournament Olympic system, matches to 7 points • DMP Challenge Olympic system, matches to 1 point • Team Match (Team Armenia vs. Team World) Matches to 7 points 🔥 For the full schedule and additional information, visit the tournament website: https://i-bg-federation.com/en Hurry up to register – we are waiting for you!