Dushanbe to Become the World Capital of Backgammon: IBF Announces Registration for Asian Grand Prix 2026

From October 5 to 11, 2026, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, will become the world capital of mind sports. The international Asian Grand Prix 2026, organized under the auspices of the International Backgammon Federation (IBF), will become a major event in the Federation’s history. More than 500 athletes will take part in the competition.

“We invite backgammon players to Dushanbe for the Asian Grand Prix 2026. Backgammon brings cultures and continents together, and IBF continues to open a new era of tournaments for players, featuring the highest standards of organization and the largest prize fund,”
said IBF President Umar Kremlev. 

The tournament will feature a Guaranteed prize fund of USD 500,000.

The tournament program includes 12 disciplines: the main Backgammon and Longgammon tournaments, Backgammon and Longgammon Blitz, Doubles, SuperBlitz and Masters Cup, 1-point tournaments, the Women’s tournament, and Sprintgammon.

All key matches will be broadcast live with professional media coverage.