The sixth day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026 in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, concluded with exciting matches and the announcement of several champions and medalists. Final results were confirmed in multiple categories, while the finalists for the remaining competitions were also announced.
Women's Tournament Results: Iranian Player Claims the Title
The Women's tournament, featuring a 32-player bracket, concluded with Mersedeh Mirsonbol of Iran winning the championship. Esra Akagündüz of Turkey finished second, while Elena Saukova of Russia secured third place.
First place: Mersedeh Mirsonbol (Iran)
Second place: Esra Akagündüz (Turkey)
Third place: Elena Saukova (Russia)
Sprintgammon Tournament Results
The Sprintgammon tournament featured a 128-player bracket, with Aren Poghosyan of Armenia claiming the championship. Olivia-Diana Merlusca of Romania finished as runner-up, while Nodar Gagua of Georgia took third place.
First place: Aren Poghosyan (Armenia)
Second place: Olivia-Diana Merlusca (Romania)
Third place: Nodar Gagua (Georgia)
Backgammon Doubles Results
In the Doubles tournament, featuring a 128-player bracket, Jan Jacobowitz of Germany and Kalin Stefanov of Bulgaria claimed the championship. Jakob Garal of Ukraine and Iulian Darienco of Moldova finished second, while the Armenian team of Gor Gularyan and Tigran Ohanyan secured third place.
First place: Jan Jacobowitz (Germany) and Kalin Stefanov (Bulgaria)
Second place: Jakob Garal (Ukraine) and Iulian Darienco (Moldova)
Third place: Gor Gularyan and Tigran Ohanyan (Armenia)
Backgammon Main Final
In the Backgammon Main event, which attracted 157 players, Aleksei Barchenkov and Aleksei Ignarin, both representing Russia, advanced to the championship match. Mohammadreza Nejat of Iran secured third place in this highly competitive category.
Final: Aleksei Barchenkov (Russia) vs. Aleksei Ignarin (Russia)
Third place: Mohammadreza Nejat (Iran)
Longgammon Main Final
The Longgammon Main competition, featuring 109 players, reached its final stage. Genri Gasparian of Russia and Talaibek Aimambetov of Kyrgyzstan will compete for the championship. According to the tournament report, Aimambetov enters the decisive stage with the advantage of being allowed one loss.
Final: Genri Gasparian (Russia) vs. Talaibek Aimambetov (Kyrgyzstan)
Third place: Mikael Vardanian (Russia)
Backgammon Masters Cup Final
In the Backgammon Masters Cup, featuring a 128-player bracket, Amir Eshraghi of Iran and Esra Akagündüz of Turkey advanced to the final. Yaşar Karamahmutoğlu of Turkey and Konstantinos Chiotinis of Greece will compete in the third-place match.
Final: Amir Eshraghi (Iran) vs. Esra Akagündüz (Turkey)
Third-place match: Yaşar Karamahmutoğlu (Turkey) vs. Konstantinos Chiotinis (Greece)
Longgammon Masters Cup Final
In the Longgammon Masters Cup, featuring 64 players, four Russian competitors remain in contention for the medals.
Final: Genri Gasparian vs. Arsen Marukian
Third-place match: Vachagan Grigorian vs. Vladimir Kichigin
Backgammon Blitz Tournament Results
Backgammon Blitz
In the Backgammon Blitz tournament, featuring 128 players, Aleksandr Solodukhin of Russia and Konstantinos Mitrelis of Greece advanced to the final. Hamidreza Shahrokhi of Iran secured third place in this category.
Final: Aleksandr Solodukhin (Russia) vs. Konstantinos Mitrelis (Greece)
Third place: Hamidreza Shahrokhi (Iran)
Longgammon Blitz
In the Longgammon Blitz tournament, featuring 128 players, Vachagan Grigorian and Konstantin Inozemtsev, both representing Russia, reached the final. Aleksei Kutsevol of Russia claimed the bronze medal.
Final: Vachagan Grigorian vs. Konstantin Inozemtsev
Third place: Aleksei Kutsevol (Russia)
Iranian Players' Performance at the Asian Grand Prix 2026
Iranian competitors achieved notable results across several tournament categories. Mersedeh Mirsonbol claimed the Women's championship, Mohammadreza Nejat finished third in Backgammon Main, and Hamidreza Shahrokhi won the bronze medal in Backgammon Blitz. Amir Eshraghi also advanced to the Backgammon Masters Cup final, giving Iran another opportunity to secure a championship title.
Complimentary Sightseeing Tour for Tournament Participants
Alongside the Asian Grand Prix 2026, the organizers arranged a complimentary sightseeing bus tour for players and guests. Participants visited major landmarks in Dushanbe and explored the history, culture, and architecture of Tajikistan's capital.
Final Day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026
With day six completed, the Asian Grand Prix 2026 has reached its final stage. The remaining matches will determine the champions in the outstanding categories. The International Backgammon Federation has also extended its best wishes to all finalists ahead of their decisive matches.
Live Results and Standings for the Asian Grand Prix 2026
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View the Complete Asian Grand Prix 2026 Live Standings and Tournament Brackets
Tournament Photo Gallery
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