PROGRAMME*:

17th January 2014, Friday:

14:00.................Opening of playing room, "BG 4 BG" and "1 Pointer" side actions.

16:00.................Explanation of Modern Backgammon gameplay rules.

17:30.................Draw for "Richard Lukas Memorial Warm-Up" and "869BG Cup" side actions.

18:00.................Start of "Richard Lukas Memorial Warm-Up".

18:30.................Start of "869BG Cup".

20:00.................Opening Cocktail.

21:00.................Last registration and the draw for the main event.

21:30.................Start of main event matches.

02:00.................End of first day.

18th January 2014, Saturday:

12:00.................BGTV Proficiency Contest 2014.

13:00.................Main event gameplay continues and the start of "Consolation" rounds.

14:00................."BG 4 BG" and "1 Pointer" side actions continue.

16:00.................Start of "Istanbul 2014 Doubles Consultation” side action.

20:00.................Dinner break.

22:00.................Start of "Swing" side action.

02:00.................End of second day with the end of "Swing" side action.

19th January 2014, Sunday:

13:00.................Start of "Last Chance" rounds.

13:30................."BG 4 BG" and "1 Pointer" side actions continue.

14:00.................Start of Finals for all categories and divisions.

21:00.................Awarding Ceremony.

* The organisation reserves the right to change the program in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance.

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