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What is backgammon and how old is it? Explore the history of Nard, from Shahr-e Sukhteh and the 4,000-year-old finds at Jiroft to Sasanian Nard, Bozorgmehr, and modern Backgammon.

Vasilii Chemokhonenko is an active Russian player in international backgammon competitions. He finished 11th among 322 players at the Asian Grand Prix 2026 in Tashkent.

Najibullah Salamzy is an active international backgammon player. He became the German Speedgammon champion in 2024 and finished fourth in the Main at the Merit Middle East GP in 2026.

The Tajikistan Asian Grand Prix 2026 Backgammon Main Tournament will use a Swiss Triple Elimination system. Each player remains in the competition until their third loss.

More than 150 players took part in the special IBF raffle at OASIS 2026, and 10 winners received prizes to attend the Asian Grand Prix 2026 in Dushanbe.

Asian Grand Prix 2026 will take place in Dushanbe from October 5 to 11, featuring a guaranteed $500,000 prize pool, 12 competitive events, and live coverage of key matches.

Umur Aras defeated Dirk Schiemann 11–10 in a close final to win the Dubai Backgammon Tournament, while Schiemann recorded an exceptional 0.87 PR.

The International Backgammon Federation has introduced its first official journal, a publication available to participants at the Hungary tournament featuring interviews, tournament reports, and stories of backgammon players from around the world.

Planning to travel to Dushanbe for the Asian Grand Prix 2026? This guide covers passports, entry requirements, flights, the venue, accommodation and tournament check-in.

The Asian Grand Prix 2026 Tajikistan will take place from October 5 to 11 in Dushanbe. The announced player list includes several world champions and well-known names in backgammon.

Traveling to the Asian Grand Prix 2026 requires budgeting separately for flights, accommodation, food, transportation and tournament entry fees. Here is a general estimate of the costs.

The official Asian Grand Prix 2026 Tajikistan schedule runs from October 5 to 11 at the Kohi Navruz complex in Dushanbe, covering all rounds, side events and the closing ceremony.

Late registration for the 2026 Asian Grand Prix will take place on October 5 from 10:00 to 12:00, followed by the official opening ceremony at 12:00.