The latest „Slavia Backgammon Club“ news:
21 YEARS (04.06)
On the 2nd of June "Slavia Backgammon Club" turned 21. Two days later we had a special birthday weekly tournament. The name of the winner is Jordan Kirchev, who beat in the final Teodor Nedev.
MOSTAR OPEN (19.05-21.05)
Zlatina Petrova and Bogidar Iliev have represented „Slavia Backgammon Club“ in the beautiful town of Mostar during „Mostar Open“, the 5th tournament from the „Balkan Backgammon Tour 2023“.
ISTAVDER ANNIVERSARY (26.04-30.04’23)
A record number of 15 "Slavia Backgammon Club" players, including 4 debutants, joined "Istavder Anniversary", that was also the 4th "Balkan Backgammon Tour 2023" tournament. This time our players did not reach the final rounds in the main tournament, with Rosen Stoyanov being the only one to enter the Top 100. Bogidar Iliev got to the consolation final, where he lost against the 2012 world champion Nevzat Dogan (DEN). The club was presented in the team competition by Bogidar Iliev, Milen Angelov, Rosen Stoyanov, Nikola Milev and Nikolay Stoyanov. 2 teams joined the doubles competition, Zlatina Petrova & Milen Angelov, as well as Rosen Stoyanov & Blagoy Kavrakov.
SLAVIA OPEN: THE 21-SYNROME (01.02-20.04’23)
Joseph Russell (USA) is the new „Slavia Open“ champion. The 1989 world champion beat the current WBIF world team champion Umur Aras (TUR) by 21:15. On his way to the final Joe won difficult matches against very strong opponents like Mislav Kovacic and Juergen Orlowski. Joe Russell became the first ever „Slavia Open“ champion, that doesn’t come from a Balkan country. This was the 2nd time when in „Slavia Open“ final players from Turkey and USA played against each other, after 2018 first edition when Arda Fındıkoğlu beat Rory Pascar. 138 players representing 29 countries and 5 continents participated in the tournament’s 6th edition. „Stream Team“ and „BG-BG Studio“ covered matches from each round and the final was broadcasted by both studios in English and Bulgarian. Congratulations, Mr. Joe Russell!
ISTAVDER ANNIVERSARY (26.04-30.04’23)
Milen Angelov, Nikola Milev, Blagoy Kavrakov, Rosen Stoyanov, Nikolay Stoyanov, Julian Tuleshkov, Velin Trendafilov, Stanislav Stoynov, Bogidar Iliev, Zlatina Petrova, Kunka Grohleva, Daniel Zahariev, Ivaylo Zahariev, Hristo Yosifov and Edvard Apazyan are for the moment the "Slavia Backgammon Club" players that are registered for the 4th "Balkan Backgammon Tour" tournament "Istavder Annivdrsary", that will be held in Istanbul, Turkey. Over 550 players have already registered, including 41 Bulgarian participants.
MONTENEGRO GRAND PRIX (29.03-02.04’23)
Bogidar Iliev, Zlatina Petrova, Stanislav Stoynov, Edvard Apazyan and Hristo Yosifov did represent „Slavia Backgammon Club“ at „Montenegro Grand Prix“, the 3th „Balkan Backgammon Tour“ step, organised in Budva, Montenegro. Bogidar Iliev won the 2nd Super Jackpot.
ARAB OPEN (17-19.03’23)
Zlatina Petrova, Bogidar Iliev and Rosen Stoyanov represented "Slavia Backgammon Club" at the fantastic tournament in Jounieh, Lebanon. All 3 players played in the backgammon tournament and Bogidar Iliev and Rosen Stoyanov participated in the Tapa Tournament, called in Lebanon "Mahbouse". Bogidar Iliev got to the 1/4-final stage. A lot more backgammon activities were organised in the days before and after the tournament.
LOUTRAKI GRAND PRIX (09-12.03’23)
Bogidar Iliev was the only „Slavia Backgammon Club“ player at „Loutraki Grand Prix“ in Loutraki, Greece. This was the 2nd „Balkan Backgammon Tour“ tournament for Season 2023.
NOVI PAZAR OPEN (03-05.03’23)
"Slavia Backgammon Club" was well presented in the first 2023 "Balkan Backgammon Tour" tournament in Novi Pazar, Serbia. Yordan Yordanov, Jordan Penev, Velin Trendafilov, Rosen Stoyanov, Olga Sladkarova, Zlatina Petrova and Bogidar Iliev participated in the tournament, as Olga Sladkarova made her debut at a backgammon tournament, winning 3 matches. Bogidar Iliev ended up on the 5th positions. In the days before the tournament a team building was organised and part of the team did enjoy skiing together at Kopaonik Ski Resort.
ISTANBUL OPEN (13-15.01’23)
Zlatina Petrova, Bogidar Iliev and Rosen Stoyanov represented „Slavia Backgammon Club“ at „Istanbul Open“ in Istanbul, Turkey, in the last 8th „Balkan Backgammon Tour“ tournament for Season 2022.
CROATIAN OPEN (09-11.12’22)
Zlatina Petrova and Bogidar Iliev represented "Slavia Backgammon Club" at "Croatian Open" in Zagreb, Croatia. This was the 7th "Balkan Backgammon Tour" tournament.
CYPRUS OPEN (16-20.11’22)
Bogidar Iliev, Zlatina Petrova and Milen Angelov represented „Slavia Backgammon Club“ at „Cyprus Open“ in Nikosia, Cyprus. Zlatina Petrova won the title in the ladies tournament and Bogidar Iliev finished on the 7th position in the main tournament.
MERIT OPEN (08-13.11’22)
Bogidar Iliev, Rosen Stoyanov, Milen Angelov, Edvard Apazyan and Hristo Yosifov represented "Slavia Backgammon Club" at "Merit Open" in Kyrenia, Cyprus. Milen Angelov reached the semifinal in the intermediate category last chance, so the tradition for our players to top the standings in this competition did continue.
OLTENIA OPEN (21-23.10’22)
Last weekend 8 „Slavia Backgammon Club“ players took a part at „Oltenia Open“, in Craiova, Romania.
Rosen Stoyanov took the 3th place in the main tournament, Milen Angelov got to the SuperJackpot final, and Bogidar Iliev & Zlatina Petrova reached the doubles 1/4-finals. In addition, for the sake of the whole team, Bogidar Iliev got the „Fairplay“ prize.
OLTENIA OPEN (21-23.10’22)
Zlatina Petrova, Bogidar Iliev, Rosen Stoyanov, Stanislav Stoynov, Nikolay Stoyanov, Milen Angelov and Edvard Apazyan will represent "Slavia Backgammon Club" at "Oltenia Open" in Craiova, Romania.
BELGRADE OPEN (22-25.09’22)
9 „Slavia Backgammon Club“ players did compete at „Belgrade Open“ 2nd edition. Milen Angelov won
the last chance, Bogidar Iliev won the SuperJackpot and played MegaJackpot final, Stanislav Stoynov played 1/4-final in both the main tournament and the SuperJackpot. Bogidar Iliev & Rosen Stoyanov made it to the doubles 1/4-final.
TRANSYLVANIA OPEN (15-18.09’22)
Bogidar Iliev played SuperSpeed final. The discipline created by himself and "Slavia Backgammon Club" in 2019 was played with an extra second, instead of 7 seconds per move, the players had 8 seconds.
BELGRADE OPEN (22-25.09’22)
Zlatina Petrova, Bogidar Iliev, Rosen Stoyanov, Stanislav Stoynov, Jordan Penev, Yordan Yordanov, Nikolay Stoyanov, Milen Angelov and Hristo Yosifov will represent „Slavia Backgammon Club“ at „Belgrade Open“, the 6th „Balkan Tour“ tournament.
TRANSYLVANIA OPEN (15-18.09’22)
Bogidar Iliev is going to represent "Slavia Backgammon Club" at "2nd Transylvania Open" in Poiana Brasov, next weekend. This is the 5th "Balkan Tour" tournament in 2022.
WEEKLY TRADITIONAL TABLA TOURNAMENTS
So far in 2022 we have organised 9 tournaments. Velin Trendafilov won the last 3 editions and he took a command lead in the annual standings.
The current Top 3:
1. Velin Trendafilov – 38
2. Bogidar Iliev – 29
3. Kristian Mitov – 20
More info here.
DONJI VAKUF OPEN (02-03.09’22)
Zlatina Petrova and Bogidar Iliev represented "Slavia Backgammon Club" last weekend at the very nice and emotional tournament in Donji Vakuf, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was a honor for us being personaly invited by Abaz Omeragić, tournament organiser and president of Bosna and Herzegovina Backgammon Federation. 66 players, representing 8 countries, joined the main tournament, that was a mix of Swiss System and Single Eliminations. Zlaty performed very well and she got 3 wins out of 5 matches. Bojo menaged to win 4 out of 5, but his opponents didn't do great enough, so it was only enough for the 10th position, with the top 8 players progressing to the single elimination rounds.
SKOPJE OPEN (04-08.05’22)
Bogidar Iliev was representing „Slavia Backgammon Club“ at the first ever „Balkan Backgammon Tour“ tournament. During the tournament Mr. Mislav Kovačić (Croatia) was declared a „Slavia Backgammon Club“ honorary member.
SLAVIA OPEN 2022
Georgios Lazaris from Greece is The "Slavia Open" King this year. The first ever online world champion won the final by 21:16 against Michael Weidner from Germany. 87 players, representing 20 countries, did compete in the tournament. 12 matches were broadcasted live by "Stream Team" in English and by "BG-BG Studio" in Bulgarian. All videos can be found at "Slavia Backgammon Club" YouTube channel.
20 YEARS (04-05.06’22)
„Slavia Backgammon Club“ turned 20 on the 2nd of June. 2 tournaments, traditional tabla and backgammon, were organised on that weekend. Rosen Stoyanov beat Slavey Slaveev in the backgammon final, while Bogidar Iliev beat Svetlin Angelov in the traditional tabla final. Also, 20 vs 20 online player contest was organised in cooperation with WBIF and „Stream Team“. „Slavia Open All Stars“ won against „WBIF Dream Team“ by 14:6. All 20 matches can be found on „Slavia Backgammon Club“ YouTube channel.
