The 2026 Asian Grand Prix concluded in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with the announcement of champions and medalists across various categories. The International Backgammon Federation expressed its appreciation to all winners and participants in this international event.
The tournament took place over one week, bringing together players from different countries to compete in multiple categories. The strong player turnout, competitive standards, and professional atmosphere made this edition of the Asian Grand Prix one of the significant events on the international backgammon calendar.
Champions and Medalists of the 2026 Asian Grand Prix
Women's (32-player bracket)
1st Place: Mersedeh Mirsonbol (Iran)
2nd Place: Esra Akagündüz (Turkey)
3rd Place: Elena Saukova (Russia)
Longgammon 1-point (128-player bracket)
1st Place: Aladdin Ismailov (Russia)
2nd Place: Elena Anuchina (Russia)
3rd Place: Taalajbek Tashtemirov (Kyrgyzstan)
Backgammon 1-point (128 players)
1st Place: Jurgen Orlowski (Germany)
2nd Place: Vasilii Chemokhonenko (Russia)
3rd Place: Amir Eshraghi (Iran)
Backgammon Superblitz (83 players)
1st Place: Amin Shahvalizadeh (Iran)
2nd Place: Leonid Riskin (Russia)
3rd Place: Yaşar Karamahmutoğlu (Turkey)
Longgammon Masters Cup (64 players)
1st Place: Genri Gasparian (Russia)
2nd Place: Arsen Marukian (Russia)
3rd Place: Vladimir Kichigin (Russia)
Backgammon Masters Cup (128-player bracket)
1st Place: Esra Akagündüz (Turkey)
2nd Place: Amir Eshraghi (Iran)
3rd Place: Yaşar Karamahmutoğlu (Turkey)
Sprintgammon (128-player bracket)
1st Place: Aren Poghosyan (Armenia)
2nd Place: Olivia-Diana Merlusca (Romania)
3rd Place: Nodar Gagua (Georgia)
Doubles (128-player bracket)
1st Place: Jan Jacobowitz (Germany) and Kalin Stefanov (Bulgaria)
2nd Place: Jakob Garal (Ukraine) and Iulian Darienco (Moldova)
3rd Place: Gor Gularyan and Tigran Ohanyan (Armenia)
Longgammon Blitz (128 players)
1st Place: Vachagan Grigorian (Russia)
2nd Place: Konstantin Inozemtsev (Russia)
3rd Place: Aleksei Kutsevol (Russia)
Backgammon Blitz (128 players)
1st Place: Konstantinos Mitrelis (Greece)
2nd Place: Aleksandr Solodukhin (Russia)
3rd Place: Hamidreza Shahrokhi (Iran)
Backgammon Main (109 players)
1st Place: Taalibek Aimambetov (Kyrgyzstan)
2nd Place: Genri Gasparian (Russia)
3rd Place: Mikael Vardanian (Russia)
Backgammon Main (157 players)
1st Place: Aleksei Ignarin (Russia)
2nd Place: Aleksei Barchenkov (Russia)
3rd Place: Mohammadreza Nejat (Iran)
A Week of Competition Concludes in Dushanbe
The closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Grand Prix featured the announcement of all champions and medalists, recognition of the top players, and a concluding program.
The International Backgammon Federation thanked all participants for taking part in the event and contributing to its professional and friendly atmosphere. The federation also expressed its hope of welcoming players back to future international tournaments.
Results and Standings for the Asian Grand Prix 2026
Fans can follow published results, tournament statistics, and competition standings through the dedicated links on the Sport Nardy website.
View the Complete Asian Grand Prix 2026 Live Standings and Tournament Brackets