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Added Prize Money Distribution $70,000 |
Entry Fee | Competitions Format | Match Length | Time Control | Max Contingent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backgammon | $ 25,000 |
$500 /1885AED |
Swiss Triple KO |
9 |
18 MIN + 10 SEC |
256 |
| Longgammon | $ 11,000 |
$300 /1130AED |
Swiss Triple KO |
7 |
14 MIN + 10 SEC |
100 |
| Backgammon Blitz | $ 4,000 |
$50 /189AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
5 |
2 MIN + 10 SEC |
128 |
| Longgammon Blitz | $ 3,000 |
$50 /189AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
5 |
2 MIN + 10 SEC |
64 |
| Backgammon Doubles | $ 9,000 |
$400 |
Single Elimination (SE) |
9 |
22.5 MIN + 10 SEC |
64 Teams |
| Sprint Gammon | $ 2,000 |
$50 /189AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
9 |
7 MIN + 10 SEC |
64 |
| Backgammon Masters Cup | $ 7,000 |
$800 /3015AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
11 |
22 MIN + 10 SEC |
64 |
| Backgammon Super Blitz | $ 3,000 |
$100 /378AED |
Swiss Double KO |
5 |
30 SEC + 8 SEC |
100 |
| Backgammon 1-point | $ 1,000 |
$10 /38AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
1 |
- |
128 |
| Backgammon Women's | $ 2,000 |
$50 /189AED |
Single Elimination (SE) |
7 |
14 MIN + 10 SEC |
64 |
| Consolation (Backgammon) | $ 3,000 | Free |
Single Elimination (SE) |
5 |
7 MIN + 10 SEC |
For players |
Tournament rules & regulations can be viewed via Documents for review. due to the limited number of seats available in each category, we strongly recommend pre-registering online arly to secure your spot.
Players must be seated at their table 5 minutes before the round starts.
At the official start time the chief arbiter announces than all clocks are to be started, whether the opponent is present or not. It is the players’ responsibility to arrive on time before their time bank expires.
Players who are late must complete their match with the remaining time shown on their clock 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 match, he/she must inform an arbitre. Failure to do so may result in forfeiting the match.
Daily lunch break will be from 13:00 to 15:30 except for 13 December from 14:00 to 16:00
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.
The above rates are subject to tourism dirham fee of $5.48 (AED 20.00) / room per night, to be settled at the hotel front desk upon check in.
Standard check-in time is 3:00 pm & check-out time is 12:00 noon on the day of departure. Early check-in or late check-out subject to extra charge and availability.
The room rates inclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% value added tax (vat). Complimentary coffee breaks with light refreshments twice a day (10:00 & 18:00) and international dinner buffet (19:30) for all event participants. Wi-fi access is free of charge
December 13-19, 2025. Dubai.
The international backgammon tournament Arabian Grand Prix 2025 has come to an end in Dubai, becoming one of the largest and most representative sporting events of 2025.
The competition was held under the auspices of the International Backgammon Federation (IBF), recently headed by Umar Nazarovich Kremlev, and brought together more than 200 athletes from 36 countries, surpassing the figures of IBF’s debut event — the Armenian Grand Prix.
The tournament took place on a large-scale venue featuring over 100 tables, continuous live broadcasts, an international professional refereeing team, and full technical support.
A total of 10 disciplines were included in the program, covering both main and additional formats.
The additional prize fund amounted to USD 70,000, while the total prize pool reached USD 251,655, significantly exceeding the prize money of the previous IBF tournament in Armenia.
Athletes from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America took part in the competition. Winners and prize-winners represented Japan, Germany, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Argentina, Turkey, Great Britain, Armenia, and other countries.
The age range of participants spanned from 18 years old to over 60, highlighting the universality of backgammon as an intellectual sport.
The oldest participant of the tournament was Tom Zarrinnam (USA), aged 91, making him a symbol of longevity and dedication to the game.
● Main Backgammon Tournament — Masayuki Mochizuki (Japan)
● Main Longgammon Tournament — Sergei Ageev (Russia)
● Masters Cup — Christoph Wagener (Germany)
● Backgammon Blitz — Nodar Gagua (Georgia)
● Longgammon Blitz — Grigor Gambarian (Russia)
● Doubles — Arash Afroozian / Mehrdad Goodarzi (Iran)
● Super Blitz — Oliver Squire (Great Britain)
● 1-point Backgammon — Konstantin Puchkov (Russia)
● Sprint Backgammon — Timur Azizov (Russia)
● Consolation Backgammon — Elena Saukova (Russia)
● Women’s Tournament — Tatiana Pram (Russia)
The Arabian Grand Prix 2025 was not just a tournament, but a major milestone in the development of the international backgammon community, demonstrating outstanding organization, growing global interest, and strong potential for further expansion.
The International Backgammon Federation thanks all participants, partners, and guests of the tournament and notes that the Arabian Grand Prix has set a new benchmark for future IBF competitions.
