The 2026 Asian Grand Prix in Tajikistan enters its third day today, Wednesday, October 7, and after various competitions were held during the first two days, the Main draw and several side events will resume in Dushanbe.
The tournament is being held from October 5 to 11 at the Kohi Navruz (Navruz Palace) complex in Dushanbe, with more than 300 players from different countries taking part. The event's guaranteed total prize pool has been announced as $500,000.
The Grand Prix Main Draw Continues Today
The most important part of today's schedule is the continuation of the Backgammon Main competition. According to the official tournament schedule, Round 4 of the Main draw begins at 15:40, followed by Round 5 at 17:40.
As a result, after two days of intense competition, players remaining in the Main draw will return to the board today to continue their campaigns in one of the most important sections of the 2026 Asian Grand Prix.
Competition in Sprint and Side Events
Today's schedule is not limited to the Main draw. According to the official schedule, Sprintgammon, Women's, Blitz and 1-point competitions will also continue. Alongside the Main draw, these events are an important feature of the Tajikistan Grand Prix, giving players the opportunity to compete in different formats.
Later in the day, the Doubles competition will also move into its next stages, with Round 3 scheduled for 20:00 and Round 4 scheduled for 22:00.
The Asian Grand Prix in the Middle of a Packed Day
The 2026 Asian Grand Prix features a total of 12 different disciplines and formats in backgammon and longgammon, with the tournament continuing through October 11. The event schedule includes the Main draws, Masters Cup, Doubles, Super Blitz, Blitz, 1-point, Women's competition and Sprintgammon.
As the competition continues, the results of Iranian players could also become one of the key storylines of coverage on the third day. In particular, every round in the Main draw can have a direct impact on players' paths toward the final stages of the tournament.
The 2026 Asian Grand Prix in Tajikistan will continue in Dushanbe through October 11, and with such a packed schedule, today is set to be another important day in this international competition.