Jerzy Benke Claims Undefeated Championship
The fifth speedgammon tournament of the 25th Cyprus Open concluded with Jerzy Benke winning the title. Delivering a formidable campaign throughout the competition, Benke won all six of his matches to finish atop the final standings without a single defeat.
Taner Kandirali secured second place in the tournament with five victories and only one loss.
Farhad Heydari Reaches the Final Four
One of the key storylines of this event was the performance of Iranian representative Farhad Heydari. Heydari navigated the tournament rounds to reach the final four, ultimately earning third place.
He opened his campaign by defeating Neomark Fernando 5-3. He then edged Alpay Akyol 5-4 in a closely contested battle before overcoming Eva Zizkova 5-1.
In another fixture, Heydari defeated Rolf Schroeder 5-2. His only setback of the competition came against Taner Kandirali, who took the match 5-2.
Ultimately, Farhad Heydari finished third in the final standings with four wins, one defeat, and one bye, converting his semifinal run into a noteworthy tournament finish.
Final Standings of Speedgammon #5
According to the official results recorded on the tournament platform, the top three positions were awarded to:
1st Place: Jerzy Benke, 6 wins, 0 losses
2nd Place: Taner Kandirali, 5 wins, 1 loss
3rd Place: Farhad Heydari, 4 wins, 1 loss
The fifth Cyprus Open speedgammon event featured 67 competitors, and Farhad Heydari's semifinal appearance marked one of the standout performances by Iranian players in this edition.
To view the full tournament bracket and match details, visit the official FTB Gammon System platform.