*** Our organization is proud to announce that right after Istanbul Open 2015, on 19th of January, Monday between 12:00-14:00, we will offer a very special sightseeing tour for our guests who are interested ***
PROGRAMME*:
16th January 2015, 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.
17th January 2015, Saturday:
12:00.................BGTV Proficiency Contest 2015.
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 2015 Doubles Consultation” side action.
19:30.................Seminar "The Secret Side of Backgammon" by Maya Peycheva.
20:30.................Dinner break.
22:00.................Start of "Swing" side action.
02:00.................End of second day with the end of "Swing" side action.
18th January 2015, 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.
21:30.................Awarding Ceremony.
* The organisation reserves the right to change the program in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance.
For the rules and program, click here >>>
For the accomodation details, click here >>>
For the movie&photo shots from Istanbul Open 2014, click here >>>
For the movie&photo shots from Istanbul Open 2013, click here >>>
For the movie&photo shots from Istanbul Open 2012, click here >>>
For the movie&photo shots from Istanbul Open 2011, click here >>>