Amin Shahvalizadeh Reaches the Top Four at the 2026 Tajikistan Grand Prix
Amin Shahvalizadeh, a veteran Iranian backgammon player, has reached the top four at the 2026 Tajikistan Grand Prix, once again putting his name among the contenders at an international backgammon event.
The 2026 Tajikistan Grand Prix is being held from October 5 to 11 at the Kohi Navruz complex in Dushanbe. The event is the third stage of the International Backgammon Federation's (IBF) Asian Grand Prix series in 2026, with more than 300 players from over 30 countries taking part. The guaranteed prize pool for the event has been announced at $500,000.
Amin Shahvalizadeh Reaches the Top Four at the Tajikistan Grand Prix
Shahvalizadeh, one of Iran's experienced backgammon players, has advanced to the final four during the ongoing Tajikistan Grand Prix.
The result comes during a successful year for the Iranian player. In 2026, in addition to competing in individual events, Shahvalizadeh also won a team title representing Iran.
Amin Shahvalizadeh's Team Victory in Uzbekistan
One of Shahvalizadeh's most important results of 2026 came at the first stage of the Asian Grand Prix series in Tashkent.
He competed in the three-player team event alongside Amirali Tavakkoli and Arash Afrouzian, with the Iranian team going on to win the title.
The result is also recorded in the official results of the International Backgammon Federation and stands as one of Shahvalizadeh's most significant team achievements this year.
Stafford Champion in 2016
One of the major titles in Amin Shahvalizadeh's individual career dates back to 2016, when he won the Stafford tournament.
The title is part of the Iranian player's long history of competing in international backgammon events.
Consulting Doubles Champion in 2011
In 2011, Shahvalizadeh also won the Consulting Doubles title.
In the years that followed, he continued to compete actively in doubles and team events, reaching the final stages of several international tournaments.
Runner-Up in Consulting Doubles in Cyprus
In 2018, Amin Shahvalizadeh also finished second in the Consulting Doubles competition in Kyrenia, Cyprus.
The result was another strong performance in an international event and reflects his long history of competing successfully in doubles tournaments.
Shahvalizadeh's Notable Results in Armenia
Another notable part of Amin Shahvalizadeh's career came in competitions held in Armenia.
At the Armenian Grand Prix 2025, Shahvalizadeh finished as the runner-up in the Masters Cup. He also won the DMP Challenge.
These results, together with his three-player team victory in Tashkent, show Shahvalizadeh's ability to perform across different formats of competitive backgammon.
2026 Tajikistan Grand Prix: One of the Year's Major Events
The Tajikistan Grand Prix is one of the major events on the 2026 backgammon calendar. The tournament is being held across 12 categories, including Backgammon Main, Longgammon, Masters Cup, Doubles, Super Blitz, Blitz, DMP, Women's events, and Sprintgammon.
This edition features more than 300 players from over 30 countries, with a guaranteed total prize pool of $500,000.
In this competitive field, an Iranian player reaching the top four represents another notable result for Iran at this edition of the tournament.
Amin Shahvalizadeh: One of Iran's Experienced Backgammon Players
A look at Amin Shahvalizadeh's career shows that he has competed in numerous international events over the years, achieving notable results in individual, doubles, and team competitions.
His achievements include winning the Stafford title in 2016, the Consulting Doubles title in 2011, finishing runner-up in Consulting Doubles in Cyprus in 2018, winning the Iranian three-player team event in Tashkent in 2026, and his notable results in Armenia.
Shahvalizadeh's place in the top four at the 2026 Tajikistan Grand Prix now adds another significant result to the career of this experienced Iranian player.
With the competition continuing in Dushanbe, it remains to be seen how Shahvalizadeh will finish his run at the Tajikistan Grand Prix.