The third day of the Asian Grand Prix 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan came to an end with a series of crucial matches across different sections of the tournament, as Iranian players achieved notable results in the main event.
The Asian Grand Prix 2026, which is being held from October 5 to 11 at the Kohi Navruz complex in Dushanbe, featured intense competition today, with several Iranian players securing their places in the later stages of the bracket.
Amirali Tabghali and Milad Hashemi Reach the Top 8
One of the most important developments on Day 3 was the advancement of Amirali Tabghali and Milad Hashemi into the Top 8 of the tournament.
After progressing through the previous rounds, the two Iranian players are now among the leading contenders in the competition and will compete in the next stage for a place in the final four of the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
Meanwhile, Amir Shawli and Amir Espani also advanced to the Top 16, keeping Iran's presence strong in the final stages of the competition.
Behrad Ahmadi and his teammate also reached the Top 8 and will continue their run in the later stages of the tournament.
Strong Iranian Presence in the Final Stages of the Asian Grand Prix
The results from Day 3 show that Iranian players are enjoying a strong presence in the final stages of the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
With several Iranian players reaching the Top 8 and Top 16, the importance of Day 4 has increased significantly. From this stage onward, every match could play a decisive role in determining the leading contenders for the title at the Asian Grand Prix Tajikistan 2026.
The competition continues as the players in the main bracket battle for a place in the final stages and a share of the tournament's $500,000 prize pool.
Day 4 Schedule for the Asian Grand Prix 2026
Day 4 of the tournament will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the main event continuing at 10:30 AM Iran time.
The tournament schedule is as follows:
10:30 — Longgammon Main, Round 7
10:45 — Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 1
12:45 — Longgammon Main, Round 8
13:00 — Backgammon Masters Cup, Round 2
16:00 — Backgammon Main, Round 6
18:00 — Backgammon Main, Round 7
20:00 — Backgammon Doubles, Round 5
22:00 — Backgammon Doubles, Round 6
Late registration for the Backgammon Masters Cup will also be open from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, with the first round of this section beginning at 10:45 AM.
Day 4: A Crucial Day for Iran's Representatives
With Amirali Tabghali, Milad Hashemi, Behrad Ahmadi and other Iranian players advancing to the upper stages of the bracket, Day 4 could be one of the most important days for Iran at the Asian Grand Prix 2026.
The Asian Grand Prix Tajikistan 2026 will continue in Dushanbe through October 11, and the results of the Day 4 matches will provide a clearer picture of the leading contenders for the title.