The schedule for Thursday, November 5, has been announced for the 13th Merit Open 2026 international backgammon tournament. According to the schedule published on GG Arena, two tournaments in the Masters and Intermediate divisions will take place today, with both scheduled to begin at 13:00.
Today's Merit Open 2026 Events
1. Master Second Chance
The Masters Second Chance tournament will feature 181 players today. The event follows a Single Elimination format, with matches played to 9 points. Each player is allocated 2 minutes per point, plus a 12-second time increment.
2. Intermediate Second Chance
The Intermediate Second Chance tournament will also take place today, featuring 71 players. This event follows a Single Elimination format, with matches played to 7 points. The time control is the same as in the Masters division: 2 minutes per point, plus a 12-second time increment.
More Action at the Merit Open
These two tournaments are part of the 13th Merit Open 2026 program. The Masters and Intermediate Second Chance events offer players another opportunity to continue their campaigns in the competition.
To view the brackets, player lists, and live results, visit the dedicated tournament page on GG Arena.