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Tournament Outline
Tournament System
The winner will be determined through a single-elimination tournament with 4 participants.
Match Format
All matches: 5-point matches
Clock: 10 minutes & 12 seconds delay
Eligible for JBS rating matches
Schedule
Registration period: April 1, 2025, to April 28, 2025 (pre-registration only)
Satellite tournament: May 3, 2025
Eligibility
Participants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Must be a JBS member (associate members and visitors are not eligible).
- Must have completed pre-registration for either the "53rd Japan Open" or the "Intermediate 2025."
Note: To ensure the number of participants is a multiple of 4, the last 1 to 3 applicants may be canceled. We appreciate your understanding.
Pre-registration(only)
Registration Period
April 1, 2025, to April 28, 2025
Conducted on this special website
Entry Procedure
Please register during the pre-registration period for the "53rd Japan Open."
Participation Process
Player Registration Confirmation
The list of participants will be finalized by May 1, 2025.
Please ensure your name is listed on this special website.
If your name is not listed, your registration is incomplete.
Please contact the event committee immediately.
Event Participation
The first round is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on May 3, 2025.
Please check the match schedule and arrive at the designated board by 10:55 AM.
Matches will begin as soon as both players are ready.
Winners should report their results to the event committee.
Participants will be eliminated after one loss.
Refund for Qualifiers
Qualifiers will receive a refund of their entry fee.
Please visit the "BACKGAMMON FESTIVAL" general reception to claim your refund.
Note: Participants who pre-registered for the "Intermediate 2025" and qualify through the satellite tournament will not be able to re-enter the "Intermediate 2025 Day 2 Qualifiers" after being eliminated from the "53rd Open." We appreciate your understanding.