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LOUTRAKI GRAND PRIX 2023

International Backgammon Championship
09-12 March 2023
at Club Hotel Casino Loutraki Greece

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ADDED MONEY PRIZE
€ 10.000

We are delighted to invite you to the
1st Major International Backgammon Championship held in Greece!

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About

Loutraki Grand Prix is the first major International Backgammon Championship held in Greece.
With a first year €10.000 added prize for the winners and the best Tournament Director in the world, we hope to create a big annual event that combines high quality tournament set up, with a great traveling experience in a wonderful destination
Ruling Committee: To be announced at the start of the tournament
Venue: Club Hotel Casino Loutraki
Whatsapp: +90 532 232 9228, +30 693 652 4064
E-mail: afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com, stefharaklias@gmail.com
Special thanks to: Club Hotel Casino Loutraki and the Greek Backgammon Community for all the support.

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The Venue

Recommended Accommodation

For accommodation, we strongly recommend our venue Club Hotel Casino Loutraki, which is a 5 stars facility located by the sea of Corinth, as one of the best hotels of Greece, presenting standard rooms, suites, restaurants and the luxurius Casino, the most visited in Greece.

Executive Room

€ 85

Single room / night

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  • Open buffet breakfast
  • free use of indoor heated pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna
  • Hammam and gym
  • free parking
  • wi-fi & VAT
  • +4€ / room / night accomodation tax

Executive Room

€ 100

Double room / night

TOP CHOICE
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  • Open buffet breakfast
  • free use of indoor heated pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna
  • Hammam and gym
  • free parking
  • wi-fi & VAT
  • +4€ / room / night accomodation tax

Deluxe Room

€ 110

Single room / night

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  • Open buffet breakfast
  • free use of indoor heated pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna
  • Hammam and gym
  • free parking
  • wi-fi & VAT
  • +4€ / room / night accomodation tax

Deluxe Room

€ 130

Double room / night

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  • Open buffet breakfast
  • free use of indoor heated pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna
  • Hammam and gym
  • free parking
  • wi-fi & VAT
  • +4€ / room / night accomodation tax
Additional offer:

Up to 30% discount on official price list of Aqua Spa (face & body treatment & Hair Salon)

Online booking procedures with discounted rates here!

Route

Loutraki is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Corinth, Greece. It is located 80km west of Athens, next to the magnificent Ancient Corinth and the Great Canal of Isthmos. Epidaurus with the famous ancient theatre is located a few miles south. The town is known for its vast natural springs and its therapeutic spas.
There are many tourists who visit Loutraki every year because of its crystal clear sea and the vibrant nightlife with numerous seaside bars and clubs.
Average temperature is 20°C day and 10°C night times during early March.
Elefterios Venizelos International Airport gets daily flights almost from every European country and is located 108 km distance -1 hour drive- from tournament venue.

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Airport transfer qr code

https://loutraki-grandprix.opax.gr/pdf/transfers.pdf

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Accommodation Info qr code

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Our Team

Arda Findikoğlu

Arda Findikoğlu

Organizer & Director

Arda Fındıkoğlu is one of the most prestigious names in the world of backgammon with his successfully completed more than 260 events national and international scale in his 19 years of career. Organizing and running more than 20 events every year, today, Arda Fındıkoğlu is the head director of the most prestigious event of backgammon world, World Backgammon Championship which is held in Monte Carlo every year. He is also a board member of WBGF, World Backgammon Federation, which is the most well-respected backgammon association of the world last 4 years.

Stefanos Haraklias

Stefanos Haraklias

Producer

Stefanos Charaklias is the founder and chairman of Mind Sports Club of Cholargos since 2014 During these years his club has hosted and organized most of the big Backgammon events of Greece. The club is also active in the fields of Chess and Bridge. Since 2021 he is the president of the Greek Backgammon Federation.

Michihito Kageyama

Michihito Kageyama

Seminar

Michihito Kageyama is a professional backgammon player ranked #2 in the world, and a grandmaster in BMAB. He has published two strategy books: ``Opening Concepts`` and ``Endgame Technique``. Michy won more than 10 major titles in Japan and several tournaments in Europe: Munich Open, Portugal Open, Athens Open, Mallorca Open, and Menton Open. Also, he won Super Jackpot in Las Vegas Open, Chicago Open, Washington DC, Texas Championship, Paris Open, and Merit Open. In Nordic Open, he was always a member of Team World from 2012 to 2017. He joins Summer Backgammon Camp in Japan for under 25 years old players as a teacher. Michy is widely considered one of the best players, teachers and authors in the world. He will give an exclusive seminar for the participants of the 1st Loutraki Grand Prix on Saturday 11/3/23.

Nick Blasier

Nick Blasier

Commentator

Nick Blasier is a professional Backgammon player, (has been playing for 7 years, Master 1 on BMAB), author, entrepreneur and teacher. He is considered one of the best match commentators in the Backgammon world. He has traveled to do commentary for many of the biggest tournaments in the world. Nick recently published his new book ``Adjusting to Match Play``, and shares lots of backgammon community and teaching content on his YouTube channel. He lives in Wisconsin U.S. He will do commentary on all streamed matches of the Loutraki Grand Prix.

Programme*

Wednesday, March 08

All day … Registration at Club Hotel Casino Loutraki

Thursday, March 09

13:00 – Registration at Club Hotel Casino Loutraki, Mini Jackpots, Speedgammon, Seniors and DMP Challenge
18:00 – Welcome Cocktail & Opening Speech
19:00 – Closing of Main Flight Registrations & Dinner break
20:30 – Public draw & Start of Main Flights (Masters & Intermediates)

Friday, March 10

13:00 – Start of Second Chance Bracket matches, all activities resume
19:00 – Dinner break
20:30 – Gameplay resumes
21:00 – Public draw & Start of Doubles Consultation

Saturday, March 11

13:00 – All activities resume
17:00 – Public Draw & Start of Super Jackpot
19:00 – Dinner break
20:30 – Gameplay resumes

Sunday, March 12

12:00 – Start of Last Chance Bracket matches, all activities resume
14:30 – Start of Main Finals
16:00 – Closing of Mini Jackpots
19:30 – Awarding Ceremony & Farewell Cocktail
 

* The organization reserves the right to change the programme in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the Notice Board.

Important Notes

  • The Tournament Director reserves the right to require the use of clocks in any round of any category.
  • The draw is manual (not computerized), public and random.
  • Tournament matches take precedence over all other forms of play.
  • Only cash payments are accepted.
  • The Tournament Committee reserves the right of refuse applications to play without giving any reasons, since the event is by Mind Sports Club of Cholargos invitation only.
  • The daily break for dinner is between 19:00 and 20:30.
  • Should a player wish to leave the playing area during the tournament, he/she must inform the Tournament Director. Failure to do so may result with penalty points being assigned.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the event venue other than in designated areas.
  • The Tournament Director reserves the right to request from any participant showing flu like symptoms either to wear a mask at all times in playing hall and/or to bring a negative PCR test result and/or to go into self isolation.
  • The tournament will be played on professional Tournament Boards. Our boards are regularly cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.
    Dice service is provided by organization.
  • All players are expected to be dressed appropriately.

Fees

Category Entry Fees (€) Registration Fees (€)
Masters 300 100
Intermediates 150 50
Super Jackpot 460 40
Doubles Consultation (per team) 280 70
Speedgammon 40 10
Seniors 40 10
DMP Challenge 8,5 1,5

Match Lengths

Category Match Length
 

 

Masters

 Main: 13 pts (Semi & Final 15)
2nd Chance: 9 pts (Semi & Final 11)
Grand Final: 17 pts
Last Chance: 5 points (Final 7)
 

 

Intermediates

 Main: 11 pts (Semi & Final 13)
2nd Chance: 7 pts (Semi & Final 9)
Grand Final: 15 pts
Last Chance: 5 points (Final 7)
Super Jackpot 11 points (including Final)
Doubles Consultation 7 points (Final 9)
Speedgammon 5 points (including Final)
Seniors 5 points (Final 7)
DMP Challenge 1 point (including Final)

Prizes

MASTERS CATEGORY TITLES

(TOTAL ADDED VALUE DISTRIBUTION: €6.000)

 PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%)
Main Winner 40
Main Finalist 18
Main 3rd 9
Main 4th & 5th 4,5 each
Main 6th , 7th , 8th & 9th 2 each
Undefeated Bracket Winner Bonus 5
Undefeated Bracket Finalist Bonus 2
Undefeated Bracket Semi Finalists Bonus 1 each
Last Chance Winner 5
Last Chance Finalist 2
INTERMEDIATES CATEGORY TITLES (TOTAL ADDED VALUE DISTRIBUTION: €1.000) PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%)
Main Winner 44
Main Finalist 20
Main 3rd 10
Main 4th & 5th 5 each
Undefeated Bracket Winner Bonus 5
Undefeated Bracket Finalist Bonus 2,5
Last Chance Winner 6
Last Chance Finalist 2,5
DOUBLES CONSULTATION TITLES (TOTAL ADDED VALUE DISTRIBUTION: €3.000) PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION (%)
Winner Team 50
Finalist Team 25
Semi Finalist Teams 12,5 each

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    Posidonos 48, Loutraki 203 00, Greece

    Contact Information

    Whatsapp: +90 532 232 9228, +30 693 652 4064
    E-mail: afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com, stefharaklias@gmail.com

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