The fourth day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026 took place on October 8, 2026, at the Kohi Navruz complex in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Competitions across various Backgammon and Longgammon divisions continued, with several finalists and leading championship contenders emerging.
Among the day's most notable developments were Iranian player Amir Eshraghi advancing to the Backgammon 1-Point semifinals, the Iranian team of Amirali Tavakkoli and Milad Hashemi Sheikhbadi reaching the Doubles third-place playoff, and leading players continuing their campaigns in the main tournament brackets.
The Backgammon Masters Cup also officially began, while Longgammon Blitz, Backgammon Blitz, the Women's Tournament, and Sprintgammon competitions continued.
Asian Grand Prix 2026: International Backgammon Tournament in Tajikistan
The Asian Grand Prix 2026 Tajikistan is taking place from October 5 to 11, 2026, at the Kohi Navruz complex in Dushanbe. The event is held under the supervision of the International Backgammon Federation (IBF), with a total guaranteed prize pool of $500,000 after tax deductions.
According to information released by the organizers, this edition has attracted more than 300 players from over 30 countries. The tournament features 140 playing tables and is supervised by 22 professional referees.
Day four delivered several important matches, bringing multiple tournament divisions closer to their decisive stages.
Backgammon Main Results: Two Russian Players Remain Undefeated
The Backgammon Main tournament, featuring 157 players, is one of the most important divisions of the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
On day four, Round 6 was scheduled for 4:00 PM, followed by Round 7 at 6:00 PM Tajikistan local time.
According to the report published after seven rounds, only two players remained undefeated:
- Konstantin Inozemtsev (Russia)
- Aleksei Barchenkov (Russia)
Seven players had recorded one loss, while another 27 players had two losses. The report indicated that 37 participants would continue competing for the championship title.
As the main bracket approaches its decisive stages, every match becomes increasingly important for the remaining title contenders.
View Backgammon Main Results and Statistics
Longgammon Main Results: 16 Players Continue the Championship Race
The Longgammon Main division attracted 109 players, with two additional rounds taking place on day four.
Round 7 began at 10:30 AM, followed by Round 8 at 12:45 PM Tajikistan local time.
After eight rounds, five players with only one loss remained among the leading contenders:
- Talaibek Aimambetov (Kyrgyzstan)
- Mikael Vardanian (Russia)
- Genri Gasparian (Russia)
- Sergei Chervotkin (Russia)
- Airat Fatykhov (Russia)
In addition to these five competitors, another 11 players remained in the bracket with two losses. Therefore, at the end of this stage, 16 players were still competing for the Longgammon Main championship.
With four Russian representatives among the five players holding only one loss, competitors from Russia demonstrated a particularly strong performance in this division.
View Longgammon Main Results and Statistics
Amir Eshraghi Advances to the Backgammon 1-Point Semifinals
One of the most significant developments for Iranian Backgammon supporters on day four was Amir Eshraghi's qualification for the Backgammon 1-Point semifinals.
The competition features a 128-player bracket, and at the time of the day-four photographic report, its first finalist had already been determined.
Vasilii Chemohonenko of Russia secured his place in the final and was waiting to learn the identity of his opponent.
The other semifinal was scheduled between:
- Jurgen Orlowskii (Germany)
- Amir Eshraghi (Iran)
The winner of this match would advance to the final to face the Russian finalist for the championship title.
Eshraghi's appearance among the final four competitors represented one of the most important achievements for Iranian players during the fourth day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
View Backgammon 1-Point Tournament Results
Longgammon 1-Point: First Finalist Confirmed
The Longgammon 1-Point tournament, featuring a 128-player bracket, also reached its concluding stages.
According to the day-four report, Elena Anuchina of Russia advanced to the final and was awaiting confirmation of her opponent.
The remaining semifinal was scheduled between:
- Aladdin Ismailov (Russia)
- Tigray Ohanyan (Armenia)
The winner would face Elena Anuchina in the championship match. This development indicated that the Longgammon 1-Point competition was approaching its title-deciding stage.
View Longgammon 1-Point Results
Backgammon Doubles: Iranian Team Reaches Third-Place Playoff
The Backgammon Doubles competition, organized with a 128-player bracket, reached an important stage on day four, with the finalists and third-place playoff teams already determined.
Backgammon Doubles Finalists
The first finalist team consisted of Jan Jacobowitz of Germany and Kalin Stefanov of Bulgaria.
On the opposite side of the bracket, Jacob Garal of Ukraine and Iulian Darienko of Moldova secured their places in the final.
These two teams were set to compete for the Backgammon Doubles championship title.
Third-Place Playoff: Iran vs. Armenia
In the third-place match, the Iranian team of Amirali Tavakkoli and Milad Hashemi Sheikhbadi was scheduled to face Armenia.
The Armenian team consisted of Gor Gularyan and Tigray Ohanyan.
Reaching the final four teams represented a notable achievement for the Iranian representatives at this international tournament.
The day-four photographic report identified this encounter as the third-place playoff. Therefore, the final result should be confirmed through the published tournament bracket.
View Backgammon Doubles Tournament Results
Longgammon Blitz: Three Russian Players Reach the Quarterfinals
The Longgammon Blitz competition continued with a 128-player bracket, and several competitors secured places in the quarterfinals.
According to the day-four report, three Russian players had confirmed their qualification for this stage:
- Genri Gasparian
- Vachagan Grigorian
- Igor Oshchepkov
The advancement of these three competitors highlighted Russia's strong presence in the decisive stages of the Longgammon Blitz tournament.
Women's Backgammon Tournament: Quarterfinals Underway
The Backgammon Women's Tournament, featuring a 32-player bracket, continued on the fourth day of competition.
According to the photographic report, the women's competition had reached the quarterfinal stage, with players competing to determine who would advance to the semifinals.
As the tournament approached its final matches, the competition for the women's championship title became increasingly intense.
View Women's Backgammon Tournament Results
Backgammon Masters Cup Officially Begins on Day Four
Another important development on day four was the official start of the Backgammon Masters Cup.
The competition features a 128-player bracket, with participants beginning their campaigns toward the later stages of the tournament.
Late registration took place between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM, with the first round beginning at 10:45 AM.
Round 2 of the Masters Cup was held at 1:00 PM. According to the day-four report, the competition remained underway, and its champion had not yet been determined.
Backgammon Blitz and Sprintgammon Competitions Continue
Backgammon Blitz
The Backgammon Blitz tournament, featuring 128 players, continued on day four. Participants competed to advance through the bracket, and the competition had not yet concluded at the time of the report.
Sprintgammon
The Sprintgammon competition was also held with a 128-player bracket. Matches continued alongside the other side events at the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
Asian Grand Prix 2026 Day 4 Match Schedule
The fourth day of competition in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, featured a demanding schedule extending from the morning into the late evening. The main events were scheduled as follows, in Tajikistan local time:
- 9:30–10:00 AM: Backgammon Masters Cup late registration
- 10:30 AM: Longgammon Main – Round 7
- 10:45 AM: Backgammon Masters Cup – Round 1
- 11:00 AM: Side events continue, including Sprintgammon, Women's Tournament, Blitz, and 1-Point competitions
- 12:45 PM: Longgammon Main – Round 8
- 1:00 PM: Backgammon Masters Cup – Round 2
- 4:00 PM: Backgammon Main – Round 6
- 6:00 PM: Backgammon Main – Round 7
- 8:00 PM: Backgammon Doubles – Round 5
- 10:00 PM: Backgammon Doubles – Round 6
This intensive schedule demonstrated the importance of day four in determining which players and teams would advance to the decisive stages of the tournament.
Asian Grand Prix 2026 Day 4 Summary
The fourth day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026 in Tajikistan delivered several important developments across multiple tournament divisions, bringing the competition another step closer to crowning its champions.
In Backgammon Main, two Russian players remained undefeated after seven rounds. In Longgammon Main, 16 competitors were still in contention at the reported stage.
In the Backgammon 1-Point division, Iranian representative Amir Eshraghi reached the semifinals, while the Doubles team of Amirali Tavakkoli and Milad Hashemi Sheikhbadi advanced to the third-place playoff.
The first finalists were also confirmed in several side events, while competition continued in the Masters Cup, Blitz, and Sprintgammon divisions.
With the tournament approaching its final days, decisive matches and the competition for a share of the guaranteed $500,000 prize pool remain underway.
Follow the Latest Asian Grand Prix 2026 Results
Backgammon enthusiasts can follow published results, tournament statistics, and bracket updates through the dedicated competition pages on SportNardy.
- Backgammon Main Results and Statistics
- Longgammon Main Results and Statistics
- Backgammon Doubles Results
- Backgammon 1-Point Results
- Longgammon 1-Point Results
- Longgammon Blitz Results
- Backgammon Blitz Results
- Women's Backgammon Results
- Sprintgammon Results
This report reflects the tournament standings and developments presented in the information and images published for day four. Final results and subsequent changes in each division should be followed through the updated tournament brackets.