9th MERIT OPEN INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP (added prize money 25.000 €)

The 9^th MERIT OPEN INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP (added prize money 25.000 €) is scheduled at the Merit Park Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia / Girne (Northern Cyprus) from 8 to 13 November 2022 (registrations start on 7, Warm-up on 8 and Main Tournament on 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13^th November, 2022).
November has been MERIT TIME for nine years: this tournament has created a new standard in the world of Backgammon. It is a kind of Wimbledon: no other tournament has the power to attract so many players from all over the world.
This event is a MERIT-WBF partnership and is organized and directed by Marco Fornasir and Arda Findikoglu under the aegis of WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation. The tournament has an added prize of € 25,000 offered by MERIT and has scheduled an entire week dedicated to Backgammon, with 13 different activities, including the WetGammon tournament, the only underwater tournament in the world.
In addition, the MERIT OPEN is famous for offering, during the days of the tournament, a complimentary buffet with sweet and savory food and all kinds of drinks. This is one of the musts that characterizes this tournament.

Hope you can join us for this exciting event in North Cyprus!
Don’t miss this great event!

To be announced at the Tournament

Marco Fornasir – WBF General Secretary
Arda Findikoglu – President WBF Turkiye

sanctioned by the WBF – Worldwide Backgammon Federation
The WBF sanction is guarantee of transparency and fairness since 1986

Marco Fornasir – Worldwide Backgammon Federation
mob. +39 337 303804 – ph. & fax +39 0331 923537 – email info@wbf.net
Facebook page:MERIT INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT

Double elimination with Main, Progressive Second Chance and Last Chance

The final of the Master category between the Undefeated winner and the winner of the Second Chance will be played at 17 points. If the winner of the Second Chance wins, another match will be played at 9 points.

The final of the Intermediate category between the Undefeated winner and the winner of the Second Chance will be played at 13 points. If the winner of the Second Chance wins, another match will be played at 7 points.

Master (Double elimination format: main 13 points – progressive second chance 9 points + last chance 5 points)
400 € + registration 100 € / 80 €

Quarter entry Master 125 €

Intermediate (Double elimination format: main 9 points – progressive second chance 7 points + last chance 5 points)
100 € + registration 100 € / 80 €

Doubles (match length 7 points)
400 € per team + registration 80 €

Mega Jackpot (match length 13 points)
1.840 € + registration 160 €

Super-Jackpot (match length 11 points)
920 € + registration 80 €

SpeedGammon & SuperSpeedGammon (match length 5 points)
40 € + registration 10 €

Ladies Tournament (match length 7 points)
60 € + registration 10 €

President’s Cup – One Point Match
8,5 € + registration 1,5 €

Including free food and beverages in the playing hall
Tuesday welcome cocktail
Special design trophies for prize winners
Sunday MERIT Farewell Gala & Awarding Ceremony

2022 WBF SUPPORTERS 80 €
2022 ELITE-TR MEMBERS 80 €
First 16 registered BMAB Grandmasters 80 €
OPEN 100 €

MEGA JACKPOT 160 €
SUPER JACKPOT 80 €

DOUBLES 80 € per team
SPEEDGAMMON & SUPERSPEEDGAMMON 10 €
LADIES TOURNAMENT 10 €
PRESIDENT’S CUP – ONE POINT MATCH 1,5 €

The 2022/23 WBF GOLDEN CARD will be available at the tournament desk

100% of entry fees will be returned as money prize

MERIT PARK HOTEL & CASINO will donate an added value of 25.000 € into the prize pool & the sum will be distributed as follows:

Masters category titles
(total added value distribution 17.000 €)

Main: Winner 35%
Finalist 16%
3rd classified 8%
4^th/5th classified 4% each
6^th/7^th/8^th/9^th classified 2% each
10^th/11^th/12^th/13^th/14^th/15^th/16^th classified 1% each
Undefeated bracket Winner bonus 5%
Undefeated bracket Finalist bonus 2%
Undefeated bracket Semi-finalists bonus 1% each

Last Chance: Winner 5%
Finalist 2%
Semi-Finalists 1% each

Intermediates category titles
(total added value distribution 3.000 €)

Main: Winner 40%
Finalist 18%
3rd classified 9%
4^th/5th classified 4,5% each
6^th/7^th/8^th/9^th classified 2% each
Undefeated bracket Winner bonus 5%
Undefeated bracket Finalist bonus 2%
Undefeated bracket Semi-finalists bonus 1% each

Last Chance: Winner 5,5%
Finalist 2,5%

Ion Ressu Memorial Doubles titles
(total added value distribution 5.000 €)
Winner Team 50%
Finalist Team 25%
Semi-Finalists Teams 12,5% each

869BG Warm-up
MERIT PARK HOTEL & CASINO offers a complimentary “Double Stay of 6 nights” in North Cyprus during next year’s tournament as a prize for 869BG Warm-up

A special handmade Backgammon board is offered by 869BG as a prize for 869BG Warm-up

Various trophies are offered by MERIT PARK HOTEL & CASINO to the winners in the two categories, including Ladies Prize, Mega Jackpot, Super Jackpot, Ion Ressu Memorial Doubles, SpeedGammon, SuperSpeedGammon, Ladies Tournament, WetGammon, 869BG Warm-up and President’s Cup – One Point Matches.

The trophies will be presented only during the awarding ceremony.

SPECIAL RATES FOR BACKGAMMON PLAYERS:
We recommend MERIT PARK HOTEL & CASINO, where the tournament action will take place.
It is preferable to book in advance, mentioning the password Backgammon

Rates (Ultra All Inclusive) mentioned below are valid valid only  for reservations made directly to MERIT PARK Reservation Department (email: mp.reservation@merithotels.com).

Our special rates are not valid for reservations made through travel agencies.

For further assistance please contact Arda Findikoglu
email: afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com
mob: +90 533 2352525
www.wbfturkey.com

Single room 130,00 € (ultra all inclusive) per room, per night
Double room 170,00 € (ultra all inclusive) per room, per night
Triple room 230,00 € (ultra all inclusive) per room, per night

Special “Ultra All Inclusive” rates above include: open buffet breakfast + lunch + dinner + all soft & alcoholic drinks Rack Rates are in euro and inclusive of VAT

Cyprus is an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
You can fly to Nicosia/Lefkosa Airport (by car 50 km to Girne) or to Larnaca Airport (by car 90 km to Girne).
The transfers directly from the airports (Nicosia & Larnaca) are free-of-charge, courtesy of MERIT PARK HOTEL & CASINO.
Girne/Kyrenia is an enchanted town on the North Cyprus.
Average air temperature (subtropical climate) in October/November is 14°/24°.
The average temperature of the sea is 25,5°.

All Day Registration at MERIT PARK HOTEL

All Day Registration at MERIT PARK HOTEL;
Quarter entries