International Backgammon Federation

From ancient boards to international sport Backgammon has never stood still. For thousands of years, people have gathered around boards, moved checkers, rolled dice and tried to outthink the person sitting opposite them. The shapes of the boards changed. The rules travelled from one region to another. Every culture added something of its own. What began as a collection of local traditions gradually became a shared international game. Standardized rules made competition possible across borders. Tournament formats brought players together. The doubling cube added a new layer of risk, timing and decision-making. Later, computer analysis gave players a clearer way to study positions, evaluate mistakes and improve their game. Yet the heart of backgammon remains unchanged. It is still a conversation between strategy and probability, confidence and restraint, calculation and intuition. An ancient game — constantly evolving. A modern sport — understood around the world. Which development do you think changed backgammon the most: tournament play, the doubling cube or computer analysis? #Backgammon #InternationalBackgammon #IBF #BackgammonHistory #BackgammonCommunity #MindSport #Sportsmanship

Backgammon is full of myths — about dice, doubles, safe play and what a victory really proves. A good result does not always mean every decision was correct. And a loss does not always mean the game was played badly. Results show who won. Analysis shows who played better. Which myth do you hear most often at the tournament board?

In half the world, backgammon is not the alternative to chess — it’s the game that always came first. Swipe through to find out why 🎲

VTB Arena, Moscow. One of the biggest boxing nights of the summer — and IBF was right there with a backgammon board. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat down, and rolled the dice with us 🎲 You made the night even more special.

Two years ago, the IBF was founded! Today, players from 60 countries compete at our tournaments, with international competitions and a community that keeps growing. Happy birthday, IBF — and thank you to everyone who made it possible 🎲

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Same board. Same dice. Less time to think 🔥 Backgammon Blitz is one of the most exciting formats in competitive backgammon — and it's only getting bigger. Swipe through to find out what makes it different 🎲

Backgammon has been the game of choice for emperors, scientists, and wartime leaders. Swipe through to meet some of the most famous players in history 🎲

On July 11, IBF will be at VTB Arena in Moscow for one of the biggest boxing nights of the summer! From 13:00, our backgammon stand is open — come play a game, learn from an instructor, and if you can beat them, there's a prize waiting for you. See you there 🎲 More information and tickets – https://msk.kassir.ru/sport/winline-ibapro-19-1

On July 11, IBF will be at VTB Arena in Moscow for one of the biggest boxing nights of the summer! From 13:00, our backgammon stand is open — come play a game, learn from an instructor, and if you can beat them, there's a prize waiting for you. See you there 🎲 More information and tickets – https://msk.kassir.ru/sport/winline-ibapro-19-1

On July 11, IBF will be at VTB Arena in Moscow for one of the biggest boxing nights of the summer! From 13:00, our backgammon stand is open — come play a game, learn from an instructor, and if you can beat them, there's a prize waiting for you. See you there 🎲 More information and tickets – https://msk.kassir.ru/sport/winline-ibapro-19-1

On July 11, IBF will be at VTB Arena in Moscow for one of the biggest boxing nights of the summer! From 13:00, our backgammon stand is open — come play a game, learn from an instructor, and if you can beat them, there's a prize waiting for you. See you there 🎲

Most habits that change how you think take months to build. This one takes ten minutes a day and a backgammon board. Swipe through to find out why 🎲