2026
REGION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS
INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT
September 24, 2026
Gender
Mixed
Format
Swiss
Duration
6 Days
Buy-in
USD 5700
Added Money
USD 50000
2025OasisHighlights
Mind Skillz was established in 2020 and is the 1st event company approved by the Dubai Sports Council and the Worldwide Backgammon Federation’s (WBGF) and the "Masters Backgammon Awarding Body (BMAB)". It exclusively organizes live and online backgammon tournaments in the UAE.
Mind Skillz’s focus and foundation is to help spread awareness, provide education, and offer a quality playing experience of backgammon, while sharing the pleasures and frustrations of this cruel yet fascinating game.
Mind Skillz’s offering spans across 8 categories: a Members’ Club, Backgammon Classes, School Partnerships, Weekly Local Tournaments, National Tournaments, International Tournaments, Backgammon Tournament Consultancy, and Games Transcribing.
Main Tournaments
Masters, Intermediates, Doubles Consultation, Super Bonanza, Mega Bonanza, Last Chance Masters, and Last Chance Intermediate.
Side Tournaments
Speedgammon, Superspeed Gammon, Seniors, Women’s Tournament, and Mini Bonanza all values.
419,600
REACH ON ALL PLATFORMS
320
PLAYERS
389,000
Likes & Interactions
2200
OVERALL SPECTATORS
The 4th edition was a great success, with many players calling it one of the best tournaments on the international professional circuit.
