Backgammon Championship | 19-23 FEB
$50.000 Added Money Prize
The Backgammon Tournament 2026 promises an exciting and prestigious competition, bringing together top backgammon players from around the world in a highly professional setting. With $50,000 in added money, the event offers a strong incentive for elite competition while maintaining the highest standards of organization, fairness, and hospitality. Set within an international atmosphere, the tournament is designed to deliver a memorable and world-class backgammon experience for players and spectators alike.
FEES
| CATEGORIES | ENTRY FEES ($) | REGISTRATION FEES($) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 1.250 | 250 |
| Doubles (per team) | 500 | 100 |
| Mega Jackpot | 2.760 | 240 |
| Super Jackpot | 1.350 | 150 |
| $500 Mini Jackpots | 450 | 50 |
| $200 Mini Jackpots | 180 | 20 |
| $100 Mini Jackpots | 87,5 | 12,5 |
Fees Notes
- 100% of entry fees will be added into the prize pool
- Registration fees include:
- Free food & beverage service
- Special design trophies for prize winners
- Sunday Merit Farewell Gala & Awarding Ceremony
MATCH LENGTHS
| CATEGORIES | CATEGORIES | MATCH LENGTHS |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Undefeated 2nd Chance Grand Final Last Chance Qualifiers | 15 pts (Final 17)-11 pts (Final 13)-19 pts-5 pts (Final 7)-9 pts (inc. Final) |
| MEGA JACKPOT | - | 13 pts (inc. Final) |
| SUPER JACKPOT | - | 11 pts (inc. Final) |
| DOUBLES | - | 7 pts (Final 9) |
| MINI JACKPOTS | $500 - $200 - $100 | 9 pts (inc. Final)-7 pts (inc. Final)-5 pts (inc. Final) |
PRIZES: 100% of entry fees will be returned as money prize, MERIT POKER will donate an added value of $50.000 into the prize pool & the sum will be distributed as follows:
| MAIN FLIGHT TITLES (Total Added Value Distribution: $25,000) | PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%) |
|---|---|
| Main Winner | 40 |
| Main Finalist | 18 |
| Main 3rd | 9 |
| Main 4th & 5th | 4,5 each |
| Main 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th | 2 each |
| Undefeated Bracket Winner (bonus) | 4 |
| Undefeated Bracket Finalist (bonus) | 2 |
| Undefeated Bracket Semi Finalists (bonus) | 1 each |
| Last Chance Winner | 5,5 |
| Last Chance Finalist | 2,5 |
| DOUBLES TITLES (Total Added Value Distribution: $10,000) | PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%) |
|---|---|
| Doubles Winner Team | 50 |
| Doubles Finalist Team | 25 |
| Doubles Semi Finalist Teams | 12,5 each |
| HIGH ROLLER TITLES (Total Added Value Distribution: $7,500) | PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%) |
|---|---|
| WINNER | 70 |
| FINALIST | 30 |
| MEGA JACKPOT TITLES (Total Added Value Distribution: $5,000) | PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%) |
|---|---|
| WINNER | 70 |
| FINALIST | 30 |
| SUPER JACKPOT TITLES (Total Added Value Distribution: $2,500) | PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%) |
|---|---|
| WINNER | 70 |
| FINALIST | 30 |
Prizes Notes
- Organizers reserve the right to update prize percentages of any category according to the amount of participants. Official distributions of each category will be posted on the notice board right after the start of 1st round.
Important Notes
- Championship will be directed by Arda Fındıkoğlu.
- Open Flight registration is between 12:00 – 21:00 on February 27th, Tuesday.
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to require the use of clock in any round of any category
- The draw is manual (not computerized), public and random
- Tournament matches take precedence over al other forms of play
- Only cash payments are accepted
- The Tournament Committee reserves the right of refuse applications to play wi1hout giving any reasons
- Should a player wish to leave the playing area during the tournament he/she must inform the Tournament Director. Failure to do so may result in penalty points being assigned
- Alcoholic drinks will not be served inside the event hall
- Smoking is not permitted in the event venue other than in designated areas
- The tournament will be played on professional Tournament Boards Our boards are regularly cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day
- Dice service is provided by event organization
- All players are expected to be dressed appropriately
- Hotel restaurant will be open between 07:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
- Admission to Casino with photo ID Card only. Only people with legal age may enter the Casino (25 or older)
- Tournament Rules can be viewed at:
Berksan Barut
Turkish
Farnaz Razvan
Turkish, Persian
Victoria Babasheva
English, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Alona Semeniak
English, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian
Nisa Arapoglu
English, Turkish