All matches will be played according to the clock.

Smoking and using electronic cigarettes or similar items are prohibited in the tournament venue.

Once the round starts, players must wait for their opponents at the assigned tables. If the opponent does not arrive within 5 minutes (without permission), the waiting player can start the opponent`s clock with the director or assistant`s warning.

Players cannot leave the tournament venue without notifying the management as long as they have matches.

GBN (Global Backgammon Network) backgammon rules apply in the tournament. These rules have been updated to the latest international standards. You can find the rules on our website www.bckgmmn.com.

A referee committee consisting of 4 participating players and the director will be responsible for any issues that arise during the tournament, and the decisions of this committee will be final.

Members of the referee committee, led by the director, will be announced at the beginning of the tournament.

In 15, 13, and 11-point matches, each player has one 5-minute break. In cases of time expiration, the opponent can start the time for the waiting player in favor, as directed by the director or assistant.

The organization may broadcast a match and make promotional posts, including pictures, on social media. By participating in the tournament, players accept these practices.

The draw for the two-stage main activity will be conducted by a computer program. If necessary, the director may manually draw lots.

The minimum age for tournament participation is 18. Players under 18 can participate with parental consent. In this case, written consent will be requested from the parent.

The organizing committee may refuse a participant`s participation without stating a reason. If payment has been made, the paid fee will be refunded.

The Consultant Pairs tournament will be held in groups of 16 teams. When participation is confirmed, the tournament will begin, and two teams from each group will continue to their matches in the final group. In case of duplicate participation and a self-matched team in the final due to draw progression, the team making the best rights selection will continue, and the other right will be eliminated (defeated).

At least one player from the participating team in the Consultant Pairs tournament must not play in the main activity. The tournament director has the right to assign the match to the suitable player to avoid program delays.

During the game, if there are problems, the position should not be disturbed (photos can be taken), and players should wait for the director to come without leaving their seats. The problem will be conveyed to the referee committee by the director, and the committee`s decision will be final.

Players showing intentional and continuous aggressive behavior will be warned by the director. In case of repetition, they will be expelled from the tournament. The participation fee will not be refunded.

A scorecard, pen, and score board will be used during the game. The mobile phone should be in silent mode during the match. No other electronic devices will be allowed during the match.

The dice tower is used subject to the opponent`s acceptance and is not mandatory for the player.

It is mandatory to use sensitive dice in the tournament. Other game equipment will be played with the equipment provided by the organization.

The winning player is responsible for bringing the scorecard to the registration desk. Table numbers should be written on the scorecards. The winner is responsible for correctly conveying the result.

During the tournament, it is the responsibility of the players to know the starting time of the matches, announcements, and the number of games.

Filming with a camera is subject to the opponent`s permission.

Spectators can watch matches quietly without disturbing opponents. Non-compliant individuals will be warned by the director and, if continued, will be removed from the hall.

The organizing committee has the right to make changes to the program and the number of games.