What Is Backgammon?
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.
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The History of Nard from Ancient Iran to Backgammon
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.
Article0Vasilii Chemokhonenko; Russian Backgammon Player
Meet Vasilii Chemokhonenko, a Russian player who finished 11th in the Main Event at the Asian Grand Prix 2026 and has also recorded results at the Georgian Grand Prix.
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.
Article0Najibullah Salamzy; German Speedgammon Champion and Active International Tournament Player
Meet Najibullah Salamzy, a player registered with Afghanistan in FTB and Germany in WBGF, who has achieved notable results in Europe and the Middle East in recent years.
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.