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The most laid back tournament in the world
Events & Fees
Equipment will be provided (boards, lipped dice-cups, score-boards, clocks)
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"Doubles": 440 € entry + 60 € registration per team / 9 points (18 minutes total bank + 15 secs delay per move).
„Espana Olé“ warm-up (limited to 32 players, first come, first served, rebuys possible until full): 25 € / 5 point matches, Single Elimination, First Prize: Exclusive backgammon board
Main Event Championships: 400 € entry + 100 € registration / optional side-pool 150 € (95% return) / 9 points matches (14 min. total + 12 secs. delay per move), T-Swiss Format, 3 lives.
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DMP-Challenge: 20 € (85% return), multiple entries allowed
Mini-Jackpots (4 players): 25 €, 50 €, 100 € available during all weekend in normal format
Super-Jackpot: 500 € (90% return), 9 point matches, in normal setting (18 min total + 12 secs delay).
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Speedgammon: 50 € (90% return), multiple entries allowed, 5 point matches (time settings: 2 min. total + 10 secs. delay per move).
Bogidar-Super-Speed-Challenge: 50 € (90% return), multiple entries allowed, 5 point matches (time settings: 30 seconds total + 8 seconds delay per move).
Registrations for the must be made via email
(info@world-backgammon-association.com), before 31st March 2025. Late registrations (after 1st April) may be subject to an additional 20 € fee.
Hotel & Reservation
Hotel THB El Cid, located in Playa de Palma (Mallorca), is a modern 4-stars hotel located on the sea front in one of the most recognized areas of the island. With superb facilities and services, THB El Cid is an excellent choice for those wishing to enjoy an unforgettable holiday with friends or as a couple. Located about 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Palma city, this „adults only hotel“ is located right on the beach. In the hotel, you will find a full range of services that will make your stay in Majorca a memorable experience. In addition, you will find just a few minutes from the hotel, a whole variety of bars, restaurants and shops that make Playa de Palma one of the nicer areas of Majorca.
The THB El Cid Class Hotel has 216 newly refurbished rooms (single, double, superior, junior suite and suites) fully equipped and conditioned
to ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay to our guests. The hotel features 2 outdoor pool areas, a promenade along the beach, a terrace, one indoor pool and wellness area, several bars and a restaurant. The hotel offers water activities, cycling, tennis, volley-ball and gym.
”Special Backgammon Rates”:
Single room, including breakfast and dinner buffet: 142 € / night
Double room, including breakfast and dinner buffet: 205 € / night
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Please make your reservation quickly and mention ”backgammon” upon booking. Rooms at the backgammon rate are limited and requests after filling the quota or passing the cut-off date (April 1st) will be accepted on a space and rate available basis. The hotel is very popular and mostly sold out!
Average temperatures in Mallorca in May: 26°C
Please book a soon as possible and before 1st April 2025,
mentioning ”Backgammon”, per email:
elcid@thbhotels.com and
info@world-backgammon-association.com
Past Winners
2024: Markus Michel (Germany), reigning champion
2023: Vitali Olchanski (Germany/Russia)
2022: Radu Ciortan (Romania)
2021: not assigned, due to COVID pandemic
2020: not assigned, due to COVID pandemic
2019: Michihito "Michi" Kageyama (Japan)
2018: Jens Averkamp (Germany)
General Conditions
Only cash payments in €uro will be accepted.
The WBA tournament rules will apply.
This event is by invitation only, thus the tournament committee and directors reserve the right to refuse application or admittance without giving due reason.
The usage of official tournament precision dice is mandatory. Clocks are mandatory in all main & side-events.
Tournament trophies will be presented during the awards ceremony only.
Leaving the tournament area without informing the Tournament Director and/or staff might result in penalty points and forfeit.
The Tournament Directors reserve the right to change the program during the event.
The Tournament Director’s ruling is final, unless over-ruled by the Ruling Committee.
Thanks to our Partners
El Cid**** Playa De Palma, Mallorca
