2026 International Istanbul Open Backgammon Championship

Dear backgammon enthusiast,

We are pleased to announce that pre-registrations have just started for 2026 edition of our annual International Istanbul Open Backgammon Championship, scheduled between January 9-11th.

It will be an honour for us to welcome you among our esteemed guests from all around the world should you decide to join us in our 16th year of this unique event composed of 10 different actions, which will take place at 5 stars Akgün Istanbul Hotel, located right in the heart of the city.

For detailed info about the event, please check the link: https://www.wbfturkey.com/doc/etkinlik/ist2026mt/ilanist2026mting.htm

For a quick trip through Istanbul, the city of tales, please watch:

For photos and videos from previous Istanbul Open: https://www.wbfturkey.com/doc/etkinlik/ist2025mt/2025movieindex.html

We look forward to seeing you in our opening event of 2026, the International Istanbul Open & wish you all a great backgammon year!

Best regards,

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