Aykut Keskin is one of Turkey's experienced and active backgammon players. He holds the BMAB Master M1 title and has competed in numerous WBGF events, Turkish tournaments and international competitions in recent years. The year 2026 was also filled with notable results for him, from winning the Concorde Open to finishing second and third in several major Super Jackpot events.
Keskin's WBGF profile records a collection of his results in international competitions, while FTB Gammon System has hundreds of his matches in its statistical database. An important point is that these two systems cover different sets of data, so their statistics should be read separately rather than combined.
Who Is Aykut Keskin?
Aykut Keskin is a Turkish player and holder of the Master M1 title from the Backgammon Masters Awarding Body. WBGF records the same title in his official profile. In the WBGF ranking dated September 28, 2026, Keskin is ranked 93rd.
Consistent participation in tournaments in Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Montenegro and other international events forms the core of his career. Keskin does not focus on just one type of competition and plays in Championship Main, Super Jackpot and various other formats. This consistency has kept his name appearing repeatedly in the results of recent years.
Winning the Concorde Open International in 2026
One of Aykut Keskin's most important recent victories came at the 1st Concorde Open International Backgammon Tournament. The tournament was held in May 2026 and, according to Türkiye Tavla Birliği, featured 69 players from nine countries.
Keskin finished first, with Arash Afroozian of Iran taking second place. Cemil Adıyaman finished third. The official tournament statistics record 11 wins and two losses for Keskin. Winning an international 69-player field was one of his most notable results of 2026.
Runner-Up at the Middle East Grand Prix 2026
In February 2026, Keskin also achieved an important result at the TRNC Merit Middle East GP Invitational. His WBGF profile records him as runner-up in the Super Jackpot Main. He also finished 17th in the Championship Main at the same tournament.
This result came only a few months before his Concorde Open victory and demonstrated a strong start to his 2026 season. During the same year, Keskin reached the later stages of several other Super Jackpots, repeatedly placing his name among the leading players in major tournaments.
Third Place at the Montenegro Grand Prix
In April 2026, the Merit Open Montenegro Grand Prix was next. Keskin finished third in the Super Jackpot Main. WBGF also records him as 41st in the Championship Main and ninth in the Last Chance at the same event.
The Super Jackpot result was particularly significant for Keskin because it once again placed him among the top three players in one of the main side events of an international Grand Prix. When this result is considered alongside his runner-up finish at the Middle East GP, it becomes clear that Super Jackpots were one of the strongest parts of his 2026 record.
Two Strong Results at Oasis 2026
In September 2026, Keskin also produced a notable performance at the Oasis International Backgammon Cup. He finished third in Super Jackpot 2 and fifth in the Super Jackpot Main.
He also finished 17th in the Championship Main. This means that Keskin made an impact in the main bracket as well as both Super Jackpot sections at the same tournament. It was a strong finish to a period in which he reached the podium or the upper ranks of several major events in 2026.
Aykut Keskin's Major Results in 2025 and 2026
Keskin's recent record is not limited to a few tournaments in 2026. In December 2025, he finished third in the Super Jackpot Main at the inaugural Arabian Grand Prix Backgammon Championship. A few months earlier, he had also finished sixth in the Championship Main at the TRNC Merit 2025 Middle East GP Invitational.
Together, these results show that he has maintained an active presence in WBGF events across two consecutive seasons. His most notable recent results include:
Concorde Open International: Champion, 2026
TRNC Merit 2026 Middle East GP Invitational – Super Jackpot: Runner-up
Merit Open Montenegro Grand Prix – Super Jackpot: Third place, 2026
Oasis 2026 – Super Jackpot 2: Third place
Oasis 2026 – Super Jackpot Main: Fifth place
Oasis 2026 – Championship Main: 17th place
Arabian Grand Prix 2025 – Super Jackpot Main: Third place
TRNC Merit 2025 Middle East GP Invitational – Championship Main: Sixth place
WBF-Türkiye 38th Istanbul Regional Championship 2025: 13th place
Aykut Keskin's Statistics in FTB Gammon System
As of the time of review, FTB Gammon System records 257 tournaments and 737 matches for Aykut Keskin. His rating on the system is 1826.79, with 413 wins and 324 losses across 737 matches.
Rating: 1826.79
Tournaments: 257
Matches: 737
Wins: 413
Losses: 324
Win rate: 56%
These figures refer to the matches recorded by FTB Gammon System in its own database and should not be considered a complete record of Keskin's entire professional career. WBGF also records a different set of his matches, and each system has its own data coverage.
Aykut Keskin's Position in the WBGF Ranking
The WBGF ranking dated September 28, 2026, places Keskin at No. 93. The same table lists his Master M1 title alongside his name and records his World Rank score as 571.20.
This ranking differs from the FTB data because WBGF and FTB do not use identical structures or cover the same set of matches. For an accurate assessment of Keskin's career, it is best to treat WBGF tournament results, FTB statistics and competitions recorded by Türkiye Tavla Birliği as three separate datasets.
Conclusion
Aykut Keskin has been one of Turkey's active players on the international tournament circuit in recent years. His Master M1 title, 2026 Concorde Open victory and three podium finishes in the Middle East GP, Montenegro Grand Prix and Oasis Super Jackpots form part of his recent record.
His available record does not currently show a Giants of Backgammon title or a World Championship victory, and there is no need to add anything beyond his actual results. His championships, multiple podium finishes and hundreds of recorded matches already provide a clear picture: Aykut Keskin is an experienced player who continues to maintain a strong presence in professional backgammon tournaments.