International Backgammon Federation

💥😘😣😜🥰😤😗😜 3️⃣🥵🆒😢 World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix Yesterday, the Main Backgammon tournament and the Backgammon Masters Cup started, while several other events continued throughout the day. Let’s take a look at the results 🎲 Backgammon main tournament (350 players) Two rounds have been played. A total of 87 players remain undefeated, while 176 players have one loss. Today, all 350 participants return to continue the battle! 😎 Backgammon Masters Cup (128 players) Two rounds have been played and 16 participants are still in the game 🤝 Doubles (128 pairs) It is quarterfinals time! Today this pairs will be playing for the prizes: • Hakan Bozkurt / Taner Kandarala vs Miho Macleod / Peter Heskett • Ali Haydar Bayar / Selin Kurt Talipoglu vs Arzumanian Ashot/ Vardanian Mikael • Ümit Cemali Bandeoğlu / Aykut Keskin vs Garal Jakob / Krasov Oleksandr • Gor Gularyan/ Tigran Ohanyan vs Platon Tserliagkos / Dino Koukiaris 🎲 Longgammon main tournament (150 players) Seven rounds have been played. Only Marat Dalakian (Russia 🇷🇺) remains undefeated, while 9 players have one loss. Soon, 34 participants will continue their battle for the title of the first World Longgammon Champion We also continued the following tournaments: ⚡️ Longgammonmon Blitz (128 players) After 9 rounds, Vladimir Kichigin (Russia 🇷🇺) has advanced the furthest with only one loss. Four more players have completed 8 rounds and also have just one loss each. ⚡️ Backgammon Blitz (128 players) Currently in action 🏎️ Sprintgammon (128 players) The final stages are approaching ☝🏻 1-point Backgammon tournament (128 players) Tatiana Pram and Emma Petukhova (both — Russia 🇷🇺) have gone the furthest so far in the tournament ☝🏻 1-point Longgammon tournament (128 players) Kaparbek Dulatov vs Kapalbek Aitaliev (both — Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬) will play in the semifinals. The second pair is still being determined as the remaining matches are in progress 💃 Women’s (64-players bracket) Selling Kurt (Turkey 🇹🇷) and Evgeniia Stepanova-Shishkina (Russia 🇷🇺) have gone the furthest so far in the tournament 🎩 Seniors 50+ (128-players bracket) The final stages are just around the corner 📸 Photos of the day The International Backgammon Federation wishes all players have a beautiful games, fair competition, and unforgettable emotions. May the strongest win! 🍀

🥵🆒😢4️⃣ World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix 📋 LIVE TOURNAMENT INFO 📺 Live streams on YouTube: Table 1 (Commentator Sebastian Wilkinson) Table 2 Table 3 Table 1 (Commentator Sergey Rigold) YouTube VK Stay tuned for our international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of the lovely game 🎲

😁🆒😢3️⃣1️⃣ 10:00-12:00 Coffee Break 17:00-20:00 Coffee Break

🥵🆒😢3️⃣ World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix 📋 LIVE TOURNAMENT INFO 📺 Live streams on YouTube: Table 1 (Commentator Sebastian Wilkinson) Table 2 Table 3 Table 1 (Commentator Sergey Rigold) YouTube VK Stay tuned for our international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of the lovely game 🎲

💥😘😣😜🥰😤😗😜 2️⃣🥵🆒😢 World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix Yesterday, the Doubles tournament started, while several other events continued throughout the day. The official Opening ceremony, attended by IBF President Umar Kremlev, and Georgian cultural performances created a warm atmosphere of friendship, sportsmanship, and international unity in the tournament hall 🤝 Doubles (128 pairs) Two rounds have been played, and only 16 pairs remain in the competition. The most exciting mind battles are still ahead! 🎲 Longgammon main tournament (150 players) Five rounds have been played. Only 5 players remain undefeated, while 23 players have one loss. Soon, 75 participants will continue their fight for the title We also continued the following tournaments: ⚡️ Longgammonmon Blitz (128 players) ⚡️ Backgammon Blitz (128 players) 🏎️ Sprintgammon (128 players) ☝🏻 1-point Backgammon tournament (128 players) ☝🏻 1-point Longgammon tournament (128 players) 💃 Women’s (64-players bracket) 🎩 Seniors 50+ (128-players bracket) 🎉 The opening ceremony became the most memorable moment of the day. Participants were welcomed from the stage by the President of the International Backgammon Federation, Umar Kremlev. Guests enjoyed colorful videos, traditional Georgian songs performed by the Basiani Ensemble, and spectacular dances by the Rustavi Ensemble. The vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural program, and warm Georgian hospitality left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance 📸 Photos of the day The International Backgammon Federation wishes all players have a beautiful games, fair competition, and unforgettable emotions. May the strongest win! 🍀

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🎉 World Longgammon Championship and Georgian Grand Prix 2026 officially opened in Tbilisi! On May 29, the official opening ceremony of the World Longgammon Championship and Georgian Grand Prix 2026 took place at Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi, attended by the President of the International Backgammon Federation, Umar Kremlev. He received a custom-made personalized backgammon set from Turkey as a gift from a player. More than 500 players from 57 countries gathered in Georgia for one of the largest events in the history of international backgammon and the first-ever World Longgammon Championship. 🎬 The ceremony began with official videos dedicated to the tournaments, followed by a welcome speech highlighting the historic significance of the event 🏆 For the first time in history, the world will witness the crowning of the first World Longgammon Champion 🤩 The total guaranteed prize fund of the World Longgammon Championship and Georgian Grand Prix 2026 is $500,000 🎶 Guests enjoyed performances by the State Ensemble of Georgian Folk Singing Basiani and the legendary Rustavi Ensemble, which introduced participants to the rich culture and traditions of Georgia. 🎙 Official speeches were delivered by: • Umar Nazarovich Kremlev, President of the International Backgammon Federation • Revaz Tskhovrebashvili, President of the Georgian Backgammon Federation 🌍 During the ceremony, all 57 participating countries were presented, emphasizing the truly global scale of the tournament and the unity of the international backgammon community 🎥 Participants also watched a special presentation prepared by the Ministry of Tourism of Georgia, showcasing the beauty, history, and hospitality of the host country 🇬🇪 The ceremony continued with the national anthem of Georgia performed by Basiani and concluded with the official declaration of the opening of the events 👨‍⚖️ The final part of the ceremony featured welcome remarks from Chief Arbiters Arda Findikoglu and Agamir Gevorkyan, who wished all participants fair play, memorable matches, and great success throughout the tournament The International Backgammon Federation congratulates all players on the official start of the World Longgammon Championship and Georgian Grand Prix 2026 and wishes everyone beautiful games, strong performances, and unforgettable memories in Tbilisi!

📋 Worlg Longgammon Championship and Georgian Grand Prix Information System Follow the link below: https://sportnardy.info/competition-child/319 There you can find all the necessary information: • participants list • pairings for each round • match results • standings • tournament schedule • prize funds During the main tournaments, results and standings are updated Live. Follow the updates and stay informed throughout the tournaments!

🥵🆒😢2️⃣ World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix 📋 LIVE TOURNAMENT INFO 📺 Live streams on YouTube: Table 1 (Commentator Sebastian Wilkinson) Table 2 Table 3 Table 1 (Commentator Sergey Rigold) YouTube VK Stay tuned for our international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of the lovely game 🎲

💥😘😣😜🥰😤😗😜 1️⃣🥵🆒😢 World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix Yesterday, the Longgammon main tournament and several side events officially began. The venue was filled with an atmosphere of friendship, sportsmanship, and excitement. Our long-awaited competitions are now underway, and the first results have already appeared. 🎲 Longgammon main tournament (150 players) Five rounds were played. Only 5 players remain undefeated, 23 players with one loss. Soon 75 participants will continue the fight We also launched the following tournaments: ⚡️ Longgammonmon Blitz (128 players) ⚡️ Backgammon Blitz (128 players) 🏎️ Sprintgammon (128 players) ☝🏻 1-point Backgammon tournament (128 players) ☝🏻 1-point Longgammon tournament (128 players) 💃 Women’s (64-players bracket) 🎩 Seniors 50+ (128-players bracket) 👨‍⚖️ An International Referee Seminar was also held yesterday, led by International Arbiter Arda Findikoglu. A total of 45 participants attended the seminar. During the tournament, they will have the opportunity to pass the test and receive a seminar certificate. This is one of the requirements for obtaining the International Arbiter norm 📸 Photos of the day The International Backgammon Federation wishes all players have a beautiful games, fair competition, and unforgettable emotions. May the strongest win! 🍀

😁🆒😢2️⃣9️⃣ 10:00-12:00 Coffee Break 13:00-13:45 Opening Ceremony‼️ 17:00-20:00 Coffee Break

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Today additional registration is open from 13:00 to 14:00 for players who arrived today and could not complete registration in the morning. Only for players whose tournaments start today. For all other players — registration tomorrow.

🥵🆒😢1️⃣ World Longgammon Championship & Georgian Grand Prix 📋 LIVE TOURNAMENT INFO 📺 Live streams on YouTube: Table 1 (Commentator Sebastian Wilkinson) Table 2 Table 3 Table 1 (Commentator Sergey Rigold) YouTube VK Stay tuned for our international backgammon tournament! Join the live streams, leave your comments, cheer for your favorites, and enjoy the atmosphere of the lovely game 🎲

👨‍⚖️ International Referee Seminar 📆 May 28 🕖 20:00 📍Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi Opposite the elevators, «Mtatsminda» Hall Referees and everyone interested are welcome to attend. Applications can be completed on-site. The seminar will be held in English. Seminar leader — International Arbiter Arda Findikoglu. Participants who successfully pass the test will receive a seminar certificate. This is one of the requirements for obtaining the International Arbiter norm.

Yesterday, participants of the Georgian Grand Prix and World Longgammon Championship enjoyed a sightseeing tour around Tbilisi 🇬🇪 Players visited the city’s most iconic places, experienced the atmosphere of Georgia 🖊️ After the tour everyone successfully completed registration for the tournaments 📸 All photos can be found here Today we begin! Here we go!

😁🆒😢2️⃣8️⃣ 10:00-10:30 Technical opening of the tournament 10:00-12:00 Coffee Break 17:00-20:00 Coffee Break

😜😖🤗😣🥵🥰😤😣 Attention‼️ The Opening Ceremony has been moved to May 29 at 13:00. Due to this, there are changes in the schedule for May 28 and May 29. Please review the updated schedule and take these changes into account. ✍🏻 May 27 — Registration day 12:00-20:00 registration for all disciplines May 28, May 29, May 30 — Late registration days

Additional registration is now open for the Longgammon Blitz — 12 spots To apply, please contact @Ermolova_Viktoriia In your message, include your full name, country, and desired disciplines. This is the last chance to join our large-scale tournament — don’t miss the opportunity!