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3rd GREEK GRAND PRIX 2025

World Backgammon Federation presents...
World National & Women’s Teams Championships
7-9 April 2025

All Individual Categories
9-13 April 2025

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3rd GREEK GRAND PRIX 2025

World Backgammon Federation presents...
World National & Women’s Teams Championships
7-9 April 2025

All Individual Categories
9-13 April 2025

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About

Greek Grand Prix is the largest scale backgammon event in Greece since 2023.
After successfully executed its first 2 editions in Loutraki, now in its new venue Kamena Vourla, we invite backgammon lovers from all around the globe to our masterpiece event, which will be run by world’s premiere tournament director Arda Findikoglu, with a high quality tournament setup and great travel experience to a wonderful destination.

We are proud to announce that the 3rd Greek Grand Prix is the host of 2025 World National & Women’s Teams Championships in cooperation with the


World Backgammon Federation.

This event is co-organized by the Region of Central Greece


Region of Central Greece.

Ruling Committee: To be announced at the start of the tournament
Venue: Hotel Mitsis “Galini”, Kamena Vourla, Greece
Whatsapp: +90 532 232 9228, +30 693 652 4064
E-mail: info@greekbackgammon-grand-prix.opax.gr afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com, stefharaklias@gmail.com
Special thanks to: Hotel Mitsis “Galini” and the Greek Backgammon Community for all the support.

Download the flyer here!

Our Team

Bernhard Mayr

Bernhard Mayr

Esteemed Partner

Bernhard Mayr is the president of the World Backgammon Federation (WBGF), the World Backgammon Internet Federation (WBIF), and the CEO of the Backgammon Master Awarding Body (BMAB). Under his leadership, the federations organise live and online team world championships, driving the global growth of backgammon. Bernhard's dual roles allow him to bridge the gap between traditional and digital backgammon communities. He works tirelessly to ensure consistency in rules and regulations, promoting fair play and sportsmanship across platforms. A father of 4 daughters, Bernhard is also an accomplished architect, specialising in kindergarten and school projects, bringing his unique expertise to both his professional and gaming endeavours.

Arda Findikoglu

Arda Findikoglu

Organizer & Director

Arda Findikoglu is one of the most prestigious names in the world of backgammon with his successfully completed more than 300 events national and international scale in his 23 years of career. Organizing and running more than 14 events every year, today, Arda Findikoglu is the head director of the most prestigious event of backgammon world, World Backgammon Championship which is held in Monte Carlo every year. He is also a board member of WBGF, World Backgammon Federation, which is the most well-respected backgammon association of the world last 4 years.

Stefanos Haraklias

Stefanos Haraklias

Producer

Stefanos Charaklias is the founder and chairman of Mind Sports Club of Cholargos since 2014. During these years his club has hosted and organized most of the big Backgammon events of Greece. The club is also active in the fields of Chess and Bridge. He was the president of the Greek Backgammon Federation (2021-2024)..

The Venue

Recommended Accommodation

For accommodation, we strongly recommend our venue Hotel Mitsis “Galini”, which is a 5 stars facility located by the sea of Evoia, as one of the best hotels of Greece, presenting standard rooms, suites , restaurants and a 3.000 sqm spa facilities (one of the largest in Europe).

Mountain View Room

€ 120

Single room / night

Get Started

Open buffet breakfast
Free use of indoor and outdoor pools
Jacuzzi and gym
Free parking
Wi-fi & VAT
+15€ / room / night accommodation tax
 

Mountain View Room

€ 140

Double room / night

TOP CHOICE
Get Started

Open buffet breakfast
Free use of indoor and outdoor pools
Jacuzzi and gym
Free parking
Wi-fi & VAT
+15€ / room / night accommodation tax
 

Deluxe Sea View Room

€ 150

Single room / night

Get Started

Open buffet breakfast
Free use of indoor and outdoor pools
Jacuzzi and gym
Free parking
Wi-fi & VAT
+15€ / room / night accommodation tax
 

Deluxe Sea View Room

€ 170

Double room / night

Get Started

Open buffet breakfast
Free use of indoor and outdoor pools
Jacuzzi and gym
Free parking
Wi-fi & VAT
+15€ / room / night accommodation tax
 

Hotel Mitsis Galini is almost fully booked for Saturday, April 12
For all the other dates rooms are available.
Should you find difficulties with your booking procedure please contact us at greekbackgammongrandprix@gmail.com so that we supply alternative solutions for your accommodation.

Online booking procedures here!

Additional offer:

20% discount on official price list of all massage therapies.

Route

Kamena Vourla is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Evia, Central Greece.
It is located 168km north of Athens, next to the historic city of Thermopyles, the site where King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors fought till death against the Persians almost 2.500 years ago. The town is also known for Lichadonisia aka Greek Bahamas, a complex of small islands with Caribbean looking coasts, its vast natural springs and therapeutic spas.
Kamena Vourla is a very popular tourist destination because of its crystal clear sea and wonderful sites.
Average day/night temperatures during early April: 24°C / 14°C.
Elefterios Venizelos International Airport in Athens gets daily flights almost from every European country and is located 168 km distance – 1 hour and 40 minutes drive from event venue.

For booking airport transfer service, with the best prices especially for participants, send us your request.

Under the auspices of Greek National Tourism Organisation
Region of Central Greece
Ο.Π.Α.ΣΤ.Ε.
Mounicipality of Kamena Vourla
Mitsis Galini
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Kamena Vourla

Book your airport transfer here!

Online booking procedures here!

Programme*

Monday, April 7

11:00 – WBGF World Teams Championships “WTC” Registration
12:30 – WTC Groups-1st Round
15:00 – WTC Groups-2nd Round
17:30 – WTC Groups-3rd Round
19:30 – Dinner break
21:30 – WTC Groups-4th Round

Tuesday, April 8

12:30 – WTC Groups-5th Round
15:00 – WTC Groups-6th Round
17:30 – WTC Groups-7th Round
19:30 – Dinner break
21:30 – WTC Groups-Playoffs

Wednesday, April 9

All Day Individual Categories Registration-Qualifiers
12:30 – WTC Quarter Finals
13:00 – Start of Mini Jackpots, Speedgammon, Seniors & DMP Challenge
15:00 – WTC Semi Finals
17:30 – WTC Grand Finals & 3rd/4th Duel
19:30 – Closing of Individual Categories Registration & Dinner Break
21:30 – Welcome Speech
22:30 – Public Draw for Individual Categories Registration (Masters & Intermediates)

Thursday, April 10

13:00 – Start of Undefeated Bracket (Masters & Intermediates)
19:00 – Dinner break
20:30 – Start of Second Chance Bracket (Masters & Intermediates)

Friday, April 11

13:00 – All categories resume
19:00 – Dinner break
20:30 – Gameplay resumes
21:00 – Start of Doubles Consultation

Saturday, April 12

13:00 – All categories resume
15:00 – Start of Super Jackpot
19:00 – Dinner break
20:30 – Gameplay resumes

Sunday, April 13

12:00 – Start of Last Chance Bracket (Masters & Intermediates), all categories resume
14:00 – Main Grand Finals
16:00 – Closing of Mini Jackpots
20:00 – Awarding Ceremony

* Organisers reserve the right to change the programme in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the notice board.

Important Notes

  • WBGF Tournament Rules set will be the main guideline of the rules applied and any additional rules will be posted on the notice board prior to the start of the whole event. (Link)
  • Detailed information about WBGF 2025 World Teams Championships can be found on following link: Teams Regulations
  • Players who have recent Intermediates winner titles, or a BMAB ranking of “M” or better, or a recognized PR of 6,5 or below are NOT allowed to participate in Intermediates flight in principle, to be checked with the event director during registration phase. If a player who cashes in Intermediates is noticed as meeting one of these criteria, 30% of official prize is cut and distributed as a compensation to his & her opponents.
  • The Tournament Director reserves the right to require the use of clocks in any round of any category.
  • The draw is manual (not computerised), public and random.
  • Tournament matches take precedence over all other forms of play.
  • Only cash payments are accepted.
  • The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse applications to play without giving any reasons, since the event is by WBGF and OPAX invitation only.
    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.
  • The daily break for dinner is between 19:00 and 20:30.
  • 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 organization.
  • All players are expected to be dressed appropriately.

Fees

Category Entry Fees (€) Registration Fees (€)
World National Teams (per team) 1000 200
World Women’s Teams (per team) 500 100
Masters 400 100
Intermediates 200 50
Super Jackpot 460 40
Doubles Consultation (per team) 240 60
Seniors (age 50+) 40 10
Speedgammon 40 10
DMP Challenge (2 lives) 16 4

* 100% of entry fees will be added into the prize pool.
* Registration fees include special design trophies & Awarding Ceremony

Match Lengths

Category Match Length
World Teams

(Nations&Women’s)

 Group Stage: 11 pts
Elimination: 13 pts (Final 15)
Masters Undefeated: 13 pts (Semi & Final 15)
2nd Chance: 9 pts (Semi & Final 11)
Grand Final: 17 pts
Last Chance: 5 pts (Final 7)
Intermediates Undefeated: 11 pts (Semi & Final 13)
2nd Chance: 7 pts (Semi & Final 9)
Grand Final: 15 pts
Last Chance: 5 pts (Final 7)
Super Jackpot 11 pts (incl. Final)
Doubles Consultation 7 pts (Final 9)
Speedgammon 5 pts (incl. Final)
Seniors 7 pts (incl. Final)
DMP Challenge 1 pt (incl. Final)

Prizes

In each category, 100% of total entry in prize pool will be returned as money
prize, which will be distributed as follows:

WORLD TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS
(NATIONAL & WOMEN’S) TITLES*		 PRIZE POOL
DISTRIBUTION (%)
Winner Team 60
Finalist Team 25
3rd Team 12,5
Best Individual Performer 2,5
MASTERS CATEGORY TITLES*
TITLE PRIZE DISTR. (%) TITLE PRIZE DISTR. (%)
Main Winner 40 Undefeated Bracket
Winner Bonus		 4
Main Finalist 18 Undefeated Bracket
Finalist Bonus		 2
Main 3rd 9 Undefeated Bracket
Semi Finalist Bonus		 1 each
Main 4th & 5th 4,5 each Last Chance Winner 5,5
Main 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th 2 each Last Chance Finalist 2,5
INTERMEDIATES CATEGORY TITLES*
TITLE PRIZE DISTR. (%) TITLE PRIZE DISTR. (%)
Main Winner 44 Undefeated Bracket
Winner Bonus		 5
Main Finalist 20 Undefeated Bracket
Finalist Bonus		 2,5
Main 3rd 10 Last Chance Winner 6
Main 4th & 5th 5 each Last Chance Finalist 2,5
DOUBLES CONSULTATION TITLES* PRIZE POOL
DISTRIBUTION (%)
Winner Team 50
Finalist Team 25
Semi Finalist Teams 12,5 each

* Percentages might be changed depending on the amount of participants.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions to the organizing committee, for the 3rd Greek Grand Prix, International Backgammon Championship 2025, please fill in the form.
For airport transfer service, please fill in the form here.

Contact Form
Venue Address

5, Ger. Vasiliadi, Kamena Vourla 350 08, Greece

Contact Information

Whatsapp: +90 532 232 9228, +30 693 652 4064
E-mail: info@greekbackgammon-grand-prix.opax.gr, afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com, stefharaklias@gmail.com

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Welcome to the 3rd Greek Grand Prix, an International Backgammon Championship held in Greece

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