$50,000
ADDED PRIZE MONEY
27-31
1 st Armenian GRAND PRIX 2025
AUGUST
YEREVAN - MARRIOTT HOTEL
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
In each category, 80% of total entry in prize pool will be returned as money prize (subject to 20% income tax according to Armenia tax regulations) with added money prize of $50,000 which will be distributed as follows:
PRIZES DISTRIBUTION IN THE MAIN CATEGORIES
PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY FEES & MATCH LENGTHS
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES:
* Food and beverage during coffee breaks and lunches for all participants
* Special design trophies for prize winners
* Sunday Gala Dinner & Awarding Ceremony
* Food and beverage during coffee breaks and lunches for all participants
* Special design trophies for prize winners
* Sunday Gala Dinner & Awarding Ceremony
PROGRAM
TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST
12:00-20:00 CATEGORY REGISTRATIONS
21:00 PUBLIC DRAW FOR OPEN DIVISION
21:00 PUBLIC DRAW FOR OPEN DIVISION
WEDNESDAY, 27 AUGUST
10:00 LATE REGISTRATIONS
10:30 WELCOME SPEECH
11:00 START OF OPEN DIVISION UNDEFEATED BRACKET
13:00 START OF SIDE ACTIONS (WITH CONTINUOUS ENTRIES) (BLITZ, LONGGAMMON BLITZ, WOMEN’S, DMP CHALLENGE)
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
17:00 START OF OPEN DIVISION 2ND CHANCE BRACKET
19:00 START OF DOUBLES
10:30 WELCOME SPEECH
11:00 START OF OPEN DIVISION UNDEFEATED BRACKET
13:00 START OF SIDE ACTIONS (WITH CONTINUOUS ENTRIES) (BLITZ, LONGGAMMON BLITZ, WOMEN’S, DMP CHALLENGE)
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
17:00 START OF OPEN DIVISION 2ND CHANCE BRACKET
19:00 START OF DOUBLES
THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST
11:00 ALL DIVISIONS RESUME
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
19:00 DOUBLES RESUMES
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
19:00 DOUBLES RESUMES
FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST
11:00 ALL DIVISIONS RESUME
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
19:00 START OF MASTER CUP
21:00 PUBLIC DRAW FOR LONGGAMMON
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
19:00 START OF MASTER CUP
21:00 PUBLIC DRAW FOR LONGGAMMON
SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST
10:00 LONGGAMON LATE REGISTRATIONS
11:00 ALL DIVISIONS RESUME, START OF LONGGAMMON UNDEFEATED BRACKET
15:00 EXHIBITION TEAM MATCH (ARMENIA VS REST OF THE WORLD)
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
17:00 START OF LONGGAMMON 2ND CHANCE BRACKET
11:00 ALL DIVISIONS RESUME, START OF LONGGAMMON UNDEFEATED BRACKET
15:00 EXHIBITION TEAM MATCH (ARMENIA VS REST OF THE WORLD)
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
17:00 START OF LONGGAMMON 2ND CHANCE BRACKET
SUNDAY, 31 AUGUST
11:00 ALL DIVISIONS RESUME
13:30 OPEN GRAND FINAL
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
18:00 LONGGAMMON GRAND FINAL
20:00 AWARDING CEREMONY
21:00 DEPARTURE FROM MARRIOTT FOR FAREWELL GALA DINNER
13:30 OPEN GRAND FINAL
16:00-17:00 LUNCH BREAK
18:00 LONGGAMMON GRAND FINAL
20:00 AWARDING CEREMONY
21:00 DEPARTURE FROM MARRIOTT FOR FAREWELL GALA DINNER
*Organizers reserve the right to change the programme in any of its parts.
Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the notice board.
Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the notice board.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE IN EACH CATEGO RY, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND PRE-REGISTERING EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. CONTACT: reg@i-bg-federation.com
- ORGANISER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE APPLICATIONS TO PLAY WITHOUT GIVING ANY REASONS, SINCE THE EVENT IS BY INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON FEDERATION INVITATION ONLY.
- TOURNAMENT MATCHES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER FORMS OF PLAY. PLAYING MONEY GAMES IS NOT ALLOWED.
- ONLY CASH PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED ON SPOT AND MUST BE MADE IN ARMENIAN DRAM (AMD).
- ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE READY IN THE PLAYING HALL AT THE PRE-ANNOUNCED STARTING TIMES OF THEIR MATCHES IN ORDER NOT TO BE ASSIGNED PENALTY POINTS.
- IT IS OBLIGATORY TO USE PRECISION DICE, BAFFLE BOX, GAME TIMERS, SCOREBOARDS AND OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT BOARDS, ALL TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
- SHOULD A PLAYER WISH TO LEAVE THE PLAYING AREA DURING THE TOURNAMENT, HE/SHE MUST INFORM THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PENALTY POINTS BEING ASSIGNED.
- THE DAILY BREAK FOR LUNCH IS BETWEEN 16:00 AND 17:00.
- TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED ONLY DURING THE AWARDING CEREMONY.
- SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE EVENT VENUE OTHER THAN IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
- ALL PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY.
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ACCOMMODATION
Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan
1 AMIRYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 72,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 83,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 10-599-000
website * SINGLE ROOM: 72,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 83,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 10-599-000
Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan
1 AMIRYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 72,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 83,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 10-599-000
website * SINGLE ROOM: 72,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 83,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 10-599-000
Yerevan Place Hotel
26/1 VAZGEN SARGSYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 43,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE ROOM: 50,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 11 221-234
website * SINGLE ROOM: 43,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE ROOM: 50,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 11 221-234
Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square by IHG
2 AMIRYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 45,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 52,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+1 888 465 4329
website * SINGLE ROOM: 45,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 52,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+1 888 465 4329
Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square by IHG
2 AMIRYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 45,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 52,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+1 888 465 4329
website * SINGLE ROOM: 45,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 52,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+1 888 465 4329
Ani Grand Hotel Yerevan
65 HANRAPETUTYAN STREET, YEREVAN
* SINGLE ROOM: 39,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 47,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 12 770000
+374 12 880088
website * SINGLE ROOM: 39,000 AMD PER NIGHT
* DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM: 47,000 AMD PER NIGHT
+374 12 770000
+374 12 880088
EXCURSION PROGRAM
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ORGANIZER
ORGANIZER: INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON FEDERATION INFO@I-BG-FEDERATION.COM
CO-ORGANIZER: BACKGAMMON FEDERATION OF ARMENIA
GENERAL PARTNER - NATALI PHARM
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: ARDA FINDIKOGLU
AFINDIKOGLU@WBFTURKEY.COM
REG@I-BG-FEDERATION.COM (Due to limited seats per category, pre-registration is strongly recommended)
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT:
GUEST.SERVICE@ARMTRAVEL.AM
CO-ORGANIZER: BACKGAMMON FEDERATION OF ARMENIA
GENERAL PARTNER - NATALI PHARM
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: ARDA FINDIKOGLU
AFINDIKOGLU@WBFTURKEY.COM
REG@I-BG-FEDERATION.COM (Due to limited seats per category, pre-registration is strongly recommended)
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT:
GUEST.SERVICE@ARMTRAVEL.AM
MEDIA INVITATION
The International Backgammon Federation invites media representatives, journalists, and bloggers to cover the 1st Armenian Grand Prix 2025.
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.
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 +374 99 209211 (Message WhatsApp)
Join us in Yerevan and witness this star-studded international event in the world of sports!
HOSPITABLE ARMENIA
WHERE ANCIENT HERITAGE MEETS MODERN HORIZONS
NESTLED IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AT THE CROSSROADS OF EUROPE AND ASIA, ARMENIA IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST COUNTRIES — THE FIRST NATION TO ADOPT CHRISTIANITY IN 301 AD — YET IT’S VIBRANTLY MODERN IN SPIRIT AND STYLE.
LOCATION & TIMEZONE
SITUATED BETWEEN GEORGIA, IRAN, TURKEY, AND AZERBAIJAN, ARMENIA IS LANDLOCKED BUT DEEPLY CONNECTED THROUGH ITS MOUNTAINOUS BEAUTY AND WARM HOSPITALITY. TIMEZONE: GMT+4
GETTING AROUND
YEREVAN’S COMPACT LAYOUT AND WELL-DEVELOPED TRANSPORT SYSTEM MAKE IT EASY TO NAVIGATE. PRIVATE TRANSFERS, TAXIS, AND RIDE-HAILING APPS ARE WIDELY AVAILABLE.
CLIMATE
ARMENIA ENJOYS A DRY CONTINENTAL CLIMATE. AUGUST TEMPERATURES IN YEREVAN RANGE FROM +28°C TO +36°C, WITH LOW HUMIDITY — PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR EXPLORATION.
CURRENCY
THE NATIONAL CURRENCY IS THE ARMENIAN DRAM (AMD). CREDIT CARDS ARE WIDELY ACCEPTED, AND ATMS ARE ACCESSIBLE ACROSS YEREVAN AND MAJOR TOWNS.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
ARMENIA IS A COUNTRY OF STONE-CARVED CHURCHES, JAZZ CAFES, AND OPEN-AIR ART. THE CAPITAL YEREVAN, ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY INHABITED CITIES, PULSES WITH CREATIVITY, HISTORY, AND YOUTHFUL ENERGY.
CUISINE
EXPECT A SENSORY JOURNEY THROUGH LAVASH, DOLMA, BARBECUE, AND WORLD-CLASS WINES FROM THE ARARAT VALLEY — THE BIRTHPLACE OF WINEMAKING.
CONNECTIVITY
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IS WIDELY AVAILABLE. LOCAL SIM CARDS AND ESIMS ARE EASILY OBTAINABLE AT THE AIRPORT OR IN TOWN.
AIR ACCESS
ZVARTNOTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EVN) SERVES MAJOR HUBS ACROSS EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST, JUST 12 KM FROM THE CITY CENTER.
HOSPITABLE ARMENIA
HOSPITABLE ARMENIA
WHERE ANCIENT HERITAGE MEETS MODERN HORIZONS
NESTLED IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AT THE CROSSROADS OF EUROPE AND ASIA, ARMENIA IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST COUNTRIES — THE FIRST NATION TO ADOPT CHRISTIANITY IN 301 AD — YET IT’S VIBRANTLY MODERN IN SPIRIT AND STYLE.
LOCATION & TIMEZONE
SITUATED BETWEEN GEORGIA, IRAN, TURKEY, AND AZERBAIJAN, ARMENIA IS LANDLOCKED BUT DEEPLY CONNECTED THROUGH ITS MOUNTAINOUS BEAUTY AND WARM HOSPITALITY. TIMEZONE: GMT+4
GETTING AROUND
YEREVAN’S COMPACT LAYOUT AND WELL-DEVELOPED TRANSPORT SYSTEM MAKE IT EASY TO NAVIGATE. PRIVATE TRANSFERS, TAXIS, AND RIDE-HAILING APPS ARE WIDELY AVAILABLE.
CLIMATE
ARMENIA ENJOYS A DRY CONTINENTAL CLIMATE. AUGUST TEMPERATURES IN YEREVAN RANGE FROM +28°C TO +36°C, WITH LOW HUMIDITY — PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR EXPLORATION.
CURRENCY
THE NATIONAL CURRENCY IS THE ARMENIAN DRAM (AMD). CREDIT CARDS ARE WIDELY ACCEPTED, AND ATMS ARE ACCESSIBLE ACROSS YEREVAN AND MAJOR TOWNS.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
ARMENIA IS A COUNTRY OF STONE-CARVED CHURCHES, JAZZ CAFES, AND OPEN-AIR ART. THE CAPITAL YEREVAN, ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY INHABITED CITIES, PULSES WITH CREATIVITY, HISTORY, AND YOUTHFUL ENERGY.
CUISINE
EXPECT A SENSORY JOURNEY THROUGH LAVASH, DOLMA, BARBECUE, AND WORLD-CLASS WINES FROM THE ARARAT VALLEY — THE BIRTHPLACE OF WINEMAKING.
CONNECTIVITY
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IS WIDELY AVAILABLE. LOCAL SIM CARDS AND ESIMS ARE EASILY OBTAINABLE AT THE AIRPORT OR IN TOWN.
AIR ACCESS
ZVARTNOTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EVN) SERVES MAJOR HUBS ACROSS EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST, JUST 12 KM FROM THE CITY CENTER.
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