Ozan Ozgur Atop the 25th Cyprus Open Podium
The Main Tournament of the 25th Cyprus Open concluded with Ozan Ozgur capturing the championship title. Competing across 16 rounds during the tournament, the Turkish player finished atop the final standings with 13 wins, two losses, and one bye.
By delivering the best overall performance in the field, Ozgur secured the championship in the flagship division of the 25th Cyprus Open.
Gia Rizinashvili Finishes as Runner-Up
Gia Rizinashvili completed the championship in second place, posting 12 wins, three losses, and one bye.
Despite tallying an impressive string of victories, Rizinashvili was unable to overtake Ozan Ozgur and settled for the runner-up position.
Milad Momeni Shines to Secure Third Place
A major highlight of the Cyprus Open Main Event for Iranian backgammon enthusiasts was Milad Momeni claiming third place.
Momeni secured third in the final standings with 11 wins and three losses across 15 matches. His strong run ensured an Iranian presence among the top three finishers in the premier event.
Milad Momeni's podium finish stands as a standout achievement for the Iranian delegation at the 25th Cyprus Open.
Top Three Standings in the Main Event
According to the official tournament standings, the top three positions were awarded to:
1st Place: Ozan Ozgur 🇹🇷 with 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 bye
2nd Place: Gia Rizinashvili with 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 bye
3rd Place: Milad Momeni 🇮🇷 with 11 wins and 3 losses
The 25th Cyprus Open proved to be a memorable edition of this international event, crowned by Ozan Ozgur's Main Event victory. For Iran, Milad Momeni securing third place marked one of the tournament's most notable milestones.