ADDED PRIZEFOR THE

MASTER WINNER:

One free entry(500 € worth)

for the next 6th

MERIT OPEN

Tournament DirectorMarco Fornasir sanctioned by the WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation

The WBF sanction is guarantee of transparency and correctness since 1986

Tournament CommitteeTo be announced at the tournament

General information, hotel reservations and contactMarco Fornasirph. +39 0331 923537mob. +39 337 303804www.wbf.net - email: info@wbf.neton Skype: marcofornasirFacebook page: European Backgammon Championship

RouteZell am See (750 m above sea level) is in the Land Salzburg.You can drive or come by train. In case you fly, the airport of München is at around 180 km, Salzburg 80 km.Visit https://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/de/service/anreise.Air temperature in April is + 8/20° C. The town of Zell am See is located at the base of the mountain and at the shores of the lake in close proximity to the glacier. On a peninsula, formed by the Schmittenbach stream, the town protrudes into Lake Zell and clearly states: “Here I am and you must come here if you want to enjoy your holiday in the Zell am See-Kaprun region.” (from www.zellamsee-kaprun.com)

COME TO ZELL AM SEE AND ENJOY ONE OF THE BEST TOURNAMENTS IN THE WORLD!

EuropeanBackgammon Championshiop

Program

Wednesday, May 30 |17:00 Registration at Casino Zell am See

Start of play Quarter Entries, Jackpots and One Point Matches

18:00 Public draw for Warm-up - first part(free of charge – for registered players only)

18:30 Start of play Warm-up - first part19:30 - 21:00 Break for dinner21:00 Public draw for 869BG Trophy – first part

(free of charge – for WBF supporters only)21:30 Start of play 869BG Trophy – first part

Warm-up, Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Thursday, May 31 |

15:30 Registration at Casino Zell am SeeWarm-up, 869BG Trophy, Quarters, Jackpots andOne Point Matches continue

16:30 Public draw for Warm-up – second part(free of charge – for registered players only)

17:00 Start of play Warm-up – second part18:00 Public draw and Start of The best play the best18:30 Public draw for 869BG Trophy – second part

(free of charge – for WBF supporters only)19:00 Start of play 869BG Trophy – second part;19:30 - 21:00 Break for dinner21:00 Public draw for European Doubles

Championship21:30 Start of play European Doubles

ChampionshipWarm-up, 869BG Trophy, Quarters,Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Friday, June 1 |15:30 Registration at Casino Zell am See;

European Doubles Championship,Warm-up, 869BG Trophy,The best play the best, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

20:00 Welcome cocktail at Casino Zell am See;Last Registration

21:00 Public draw21:30 Start of play Main Tournament (two rounds);

Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Saturday, June 2 |

14:00 Main Tournament continues at Casino Zell am SeeStart of play Progressive Second Chance Tournament

15:30 Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

18:00 Start of Ladies Tournament19:30 - 21:00 Break for dinner21:00 Play continues21:30 Start of Zell am See Super-Jackpot

Sunday, June 3 |

13:00 Start of Last Chance Tournament 13:30 Start of Finals; Super-Jackpot,

Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

20:00 Casinos Austria Farewell Cocktailand awarding ceremonyat Casino Zell am See

The organization reserves the right to change the program in any of its parts.Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the Notice Board.The trophies will be presented only during the awarding ceremony.

The 2018 WBF GOLDEN CARDwill be available at the tournament desk

WELCOME CHIPS30 EURO IN CHIPS FOR JUST 27 EURO

ADMISSION TO CASINO WITH PHOTO ID CARD ONLYONLY PERSONS WITH LEGAL AGE (18 OR OLDER)

MAY ENTER THE CASINO

WBFWorldwide Backgammon Federation

is proud to present the

WBF GOLDENCIRCUIT 2018

Wednesday 30th - Sunday 3rd June, 2018Main event: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd June, 2018

European Doubles ChampionshipThe best play the best

Thursday 31st May, 2018

Warm-up Grand Hotel Trophy, 869BG Trophy,Quarter entries & Jackpots

Wednesday 30th - Thursday 31st May, 2018

CASINO ZELL AM SEE CASINOS AUSTRIA

AUSTRIA

15th EUROPEAN DOUBLESCHAMPIONSHIP

& 2nd ZELL AM SEE BACKGAMMON OPEN

15th EUROPEAN DOUBLESCHAMPIONSHIP

& 2nd ZELL AM SEE BACKGAMMON OPEN

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100% OF ALL ENTRIESWILL BE RETURNED

Prizes100% of all entries will be returned.

The prizes will be divided as follows for each category:

Main: Winner 40%, Finalist 20%, 3rd classified 12%, 4th classified 8%, 5th classified 8%

Last Chance: Winner 10%, Finalist 2%

A special Backgammon boardis offered by 869BGto the winner of the 869BG Trophy.

OFFICIAL EUROPEAN DOUBLES TITLESThis tournament is valid for the title of European Champion of Doubles, officially sanctioned by the WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation.The past WBF sanctioned European Doubles Champions are:

2017 - Stefan Parlow (Austria) | Bernhard-Ludwig Winkelhaus (Germany)2016 - Ingo Mohr (Germany) | Svetlana Mohr (Ukraine) 2015 - Neculai Draganuta (Romania) | Dorel Leon (Romania)2014 - Michel Lamote (Belgium) | Walter Meuwis (Belgium)2013 - Masayuki Mochizuki (Japan) | Marion Weeber (Germany)2012 - Ugo Piazza (Italy) | Michel Serrero (France)2011 - David Boldini (Switzerland) | Hormoz Shahrokhshahi (Iran/Germany)2010 - Yiorgos Kleitsas (Greece) | Manos Mastorakis (Greece)2009 - Francesco Grimaldi (Italy) | Mario Sequeira (Portugal)2008 - George Simpson (Turkey) | Cemalettin Yüksel (Turkey)2007 - Jerzy Behnke (Germany) | Ronald Reinhardt (Germany)2006 - Rainer Witt (Germany) | Hans Christoph Weber (Germany)2005 - Wolfgang Haas (Austria) | Daniel Scheidiger (Switzerland)2004 - not assigned

2003 - Paul Magriel (USA) | Andreas Nussbaecher (Germany)

OFFICIAL EUROPEAN TITLESThis tournament is valid for the title of European Champion of each category, officially sanctioned by the WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation.The past WBF sanctioned European Champions are:

Recommended AccommodationWe recommend the following hotels thatwill grant you favourable conditions.Prices (breakfast included) are valid only for reservations made directly and not through travel agencies or Booking.com and similar websites.It is preferable to book in advance, mentioning the password Backgammon

Grand Hotel Zell am See****S

Esplanade 4 - 6 - 5700 Zell am See - Austriaph. +43 6542 7880 - fax +43 6542 788305www.grandhotel-zellamsee.atemail: info@grandhotel-zellamsee.at from euro 96,10 B&B per person/per night

Hotel Tirolerhof ****S

Auerspergstraße 5 - 5700 Zell am See - Austriaph. +43 6542 7720www.tirolerhof.co.atemail: welcome@tirolerhof.co.at Single room euro 100,00 B&B per nightDouble room from euro 180,00 B&B per night

Pension BuchnerSeegasse 12 - 5700 Zell am See - Austriamob. +43 699 11446500email: pensionbuchner@yahoo.de Single use (B&B) € 65,00 per night/per roomDouble room (B&B) € 80,00 per night/per room

2017 - Fritz Rattinger (Austria)2016 - Ciprian Radulescu (Romania)2015 - Roman Korber (Austria)2014 - Peter Blachian (Germany)2013 - Michihito Kageyama (Japan)2012 - Masayuki “Mochy” Mochizuki (Japan)2011 - Shimon Kagan (Israel)2010 - Eli Roymi (Israel)2009 - Christos Groutsos (Greece)2008 - Fernando Braconi (Italy)2007 - Werner Schmuck (Austria)2006 - Michel Serrero (France)2005 - François Tardieu (France)2004 - François Tardieu (France)2003 - John Slattery (Scotland)

2002 - Katja Sophie Spillum Svendsen (Norway)2001 - François Tardieu (France)2000 - Harald Johanni (Germany)1999 - Mario Sequeira (Portugal)1998 - Elio Hamoui (Israel/Italy)1997 - Michael Löfblad (Sweden)1996 - Nicholas Kitt (Romania)1995 - Evert van Eijck (Holland)1994 - Ion Ressu (Romania/Switzerland)1993 - Matthias Körner (Germany)1992 - Ion Ressu (Romania/Switzerland)1991 - Michael Meyburg (Germany)1990 - Thomas Lumper (Germany)1989 - Barry McAdam (Scotland)

Important NotesWBF Tournament rules will apply(www.wbfonline.com/wbfrules/wbfrules.html).The rule of “legal moves” is NOT valid in any category of the tournament.No clocks will be used during the tournament, except in case of big delay on the tournament matches. The draw is manual (not computerized), public and random.The Tournament matches take precedence over all other forms of play. Only cash payment is accepted. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse application to play and/or forbid admittance without giving any reason since the Tournament is by WBF invitation only.Should a player wish to leave the playing area during the Tournament, he/she must inform the TournamentDirector. Failure to do so may results in penalty points being given.The daily break for dinner is between 19:30 and 21:00.No smoking in the main playing room.The Tournament will be played on professional Tournament Boards. Our boards are regularly cleaned and disinfected before every tournament.Dice Service is provided by WBF.

NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT PROPER DRESS Admission to Casino with photo ID Card only.

Only persons with legal age (18 or older) may enter the Casino.

The trophies will be presented only during the awarding ceremony.

TrophiesVarious trophies are offered by the Casino Zell am Seeto the winners in the two categories, including Ladies Prize, Ladies Tournament, Warm-up, 869BG Trophy, The best play the best, Super-Jackpot and One Point Matches.Special trophy is offered by the President of WBF to the winners of the European Championship 2018 (Formula 1 and F. 3) and of the European Doubles Championship.

The Grand Hotel Zell Am See offers to thewinner of the Warm-up Grand Hotel Trophya free week-end for two(3 nights B&B) for next year’s tournament.

FormatDouble elimination with Main, Progressive Second Chance and Last Chance

Entry FeesMaster (first round match length 13 points) 400 euros

Quarter entry Master 115 euros (match length 9 points)

Intermediate(first round match length 9 points)

100 euros

Doubles(first round match length 7/9 points)

400 eurosper team

Super-Jackpot(all rounds 11 points)

500 euros(deduction 8%)

Ladies Tournament (first round match length 5/7 points)

50 euros

Warm-up Grand Hotel Trophy(all rounds match length 5 / final 7 points)

free-of-charge for registered players only

869BG (all rounds match length 5 / final 7 points)

free-of-charge for WBF supporters only

The best play the best (all rounds match length 7 / final 9 points)

free-of-charge reserved to past European Champions only(Master cat. | registered and WBF supporters 2018 | min. 8 players)

Registration FeesIncluding Friday Welcome Cocktail and Sunday Farewell Cocktail

2018 WBF SUPPORTERS 45 euros2018 ABA/FFBG MEMBERS 55 eurosOPEN 60 eurosDOUBLES 60 euros per teamLADIES TOURNAMENT 10 euros

The money-prizes for European Doubles Championship will be divided as follows:<16 teams: 65% winner, 35% finalist>16 teams: 50% winner, 30% finalist, 10% each Semi-finalist The money-prizes for Ladies Tournament will be divided as follows:<8: 65% winner, 35% finalist>8: 50% winner, 30% finalist, 10% each Semi-finalist The money-prizes for Zell am See Super-Jackpot will be divided as follows:65% winner, 35% finalist