13th Merit Open International Backgammon Championship Begins at Merit Park Hotel
The international backgammon event Merit Open began at Merit Park Hotel for its 13th year and will run until November 8. More than 400 players are taking part in the championship.
The event, which brings professional and amateur backgammon players together on an international platform, will continue at Merit Park Hotel until November 8. The Merit Open is being held for the 13th year with broad participation.
More than 400 players from France, Jordan, Switzerland, Iran, Turkey, Italy, England, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Japan, Malta, Ukraine, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Georgia, the United States, Egypt and Russia are taking part in the tournament. The participants are competing for a place in the rankings.
The event is organized under the direction of WBF Secretary General Marco Fornasir and WBF Turkey Representative Arda Fındıkoğlu. Registration opened on Monday, November 2. The first tournament matches were played on Tuesday, November 3. The program included the 11th BMAB Middle East Tournament, Mini Jackpots, Speedgammon, Super Speedgammon, the Emil Mortuk Memorial Seniors and the 1-Pointers categories.
Main bracket games and Wetgammon matches will begin on Wednesday, November 4.
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