Second Speed Contest: A Fresh Start at the Cyprus Open
The backgammon action at the 25th Cyprus Open continues, this time shifting to the second installment of the speed competitions. The 25th Cyprus Open Speedgammon #2 tournament provides a fresh opportunity for players to compete in a format where rapid decision-making and sustained focus are paramount.
In speedgammon, players must evaluate board positions and execute their moves within strict time limits. This dynamic quickens the match tempo, transforming every encounter into a true test of precision, experience, and clock management.
Complete Round 1 Match Schedule
The opening round features 41 scheduled matches. The pairings list showcases competitors from numerous countries, bringing together seasoned veterans alongside other tournament participants.
T1: Christoph Wagner vs. Juergen Orlowski
T2: Guy Friedlich vs. Arash Afrouzian
T3: Masoud Eghdamgozar vs. Houman Khatami
T4: Aykut Keskin vs. Leonid Riskin
T5: Catalin Bucur vs. Kemal Erdem
T6: Mislav Kovacic vs. Osman Turker
T7: Amin Shahvalizadeh vs. Metehan Tanis
T8: Mario Wakim vs. Fadoul Khoury
T9: Mario Kuhl vs. Can Ozturk
T10: Hossein Aghili vs. Wissam Karam
T11: Gia Rizinashvili vs. Ciurtin Radu
T12: Amanj Khandani vs. Sina Azarhoush
T13: Michael Vardanian vs. Elie Nehme
T14: Andre Abi Haidar vs. Yakov Amrad
T15: Juri Vatsik vs. Milad Momeni
T16: Alicem Dincer vs. Philippe Martin
T17: Atanas Tachev vs. Mertcan Uslu
T18: Jason Champion vs. Saadettin Tuncer
T19: Behzad Ahmadi vs. Nissim Murciano
T20: Ralf Jonas vs. Faruk Han
T21: Simeon Todorov vs. Shai Asaraf
T22: Zhivko Tanev vs. Abdullah Scher
T23: Albert Khodadad vs. Stepan Nuniyants
T24: Pouya Rajabi vs. Hamid Esmaeili
T25: Amirhossein Motarjem vs. Taner Kandirali
T26: Amir Golgolab vs. Ekrem Basdas
T27: Kalin Stefanov vs. Gil Davidovich
T28: Ricardo Malas vs. Jean Abi Haidar
T29: Hamidreza Shahrokhi vs. Roohollah Amiri Andi
T30: Eva Zizkova vs. Eren Sarikaya
T31: Hamza Nar vs. Jan Jacobowitz
T32: Honza Cerny vs. Hasan Boyaci
T33: Thomas Meyer vs. Ozcan Oranc
T34: Ivory Regva Demri vs. Murat Hazir
T35: MOTİ ITALY vs. Amirali Tavakoli
T36: Adnan Tayfur vs. Yossi Eliazar
T37: Mohammad Javad Shams vs. Ismail Donmez
T38: Ramazan Ozpolat vs. Ismail Bilgili
T39: Chaouki Karam vs. Berk Eksioglu
T40: Gabi Menasherov vs. Joseph Strom
T41: Reza Monfared vs. Emir Demiroz
Eyes on the Upcoming Rounds
With the kickoff of the second speed bracket at the Cyprus Open, players once again have the opportunity to prove themselves in a fresh competitive setting. The round-one fixtures illustrate the broad international representation and diversity of the field.
At this stage, the core focus remains tracking bracket progression and recording match outcomes accurately. As tournament play advances, a clearer picture of player form and tournament trajectory will emerge.
The second speed event at the Cyprus Open is underway, and backgammon fans can follow the schedule and match results across the subsequent rounds.