Arash Afrouzian Claims Undefeated Title at Cyprus Open
Arash Afrouzian has captured the Consolation title at the 25th Cyprus Open. In a competitive field of 110 players, Afrouzian delivered a clinical campaign, winning all seven of his fixtures to take the championship.
Throughout his title run, Afrouzian remained unbeaten, notching several decisive victories by wide margins before sealing the crown with a dramatic victory over Mario Wakim in the final.
Seven-Stage Path to the Championship Crown
Arash Afrouzian opened his campaign with a 7-2 victory over Ciurtin Radu. He followed up with an emphatic performance in his second match, shutting out Hamid Esmaeili 7-0.
Continuing his momentum, Afrouzian defeated Edi Yair 7-4. He then bested Malin Yordanov 7-2 before recording another convincing 7-2 win against Cem Yazici in Round 5.
In his sixth encounter, Afrouzian dispatched Mislav Kovacic 7-1, advancing to the final match on the back of six consecutive victories.
Thriller Against Mario Wakim in the Final Match
Afrouzian's toughest test came in the championship decider. Facing Mario Wakim in the seventh match, he edged out a nail-biting 7-6 victory.
This triumph sealed Afrouzian's seventh straight victory of the competition, completing his undefeated title run. Despite a spirited challenge in the final, Mario Wakim was unable to derail the Iranian contender's championship pursuit.
Final Standings and Champion's Performance
According to the official tournament platform standings, Arash Afrouzian finished in first place with a 7-0 record. Ciurtin Radu took second place with six wins and one loss, while Edward Apazyan secured third place with five wins and one loss.
This championship marks another major international backgammon achievement for Arash Afrouzian. Overcoming seven challenging matches and prevailing in a tense final, he delivered one of the standout performances of the tournament.
To view the complete final standings and detailed match scores, visit the official FTB Gammon System platform.