# Backgammon Tour > Official tournament Backgammon platform (`https://backgammontour.com`) featuring the Monte-Carlo 3-Ply Neural Engine (PR 0.23), real-time AI Coach in 6 languages (FR, EN, ES, PT, DE, AR), interactive Match Equity & Keith Count Calculators, Daily 3-Ply Puzzles, Blunder Drills, and 100% offline PWA/Capacitor support (`com.backgammontour.app`). ## Core Entry Points - [Salon Privé & Play vs 3-Ply AI](https://backgammontour.com/): Play tournament backgammon online or offline against 4 AI levels (Novice to 3-Ply Grandmaster) or live multiplayer. - [Backgammon Tour Academy](https://backgammontour.com/academy): Complete 3-Ply Opening Rolls Table, Doubling Cube Mathematics (21.5% Live Take Point, Crawford, Jacoby, Kazaross-XG2 MET), Interactive MET & Keith Count Calculator, and 6-language terminology matrix. - [Daily 3-Ply Tactical Puzzles](https://backgammontour.com/puzzles): Curated tournament positions evaluated by Monte-Carlo 3-Ply & eXtreme Gammon (XG). - [Blunder Training Drills](https://backgammontour.com/drills): Interactive checker & cube drills to lower your Performance Rating (PR). - [PR & Analytics Dashboard](https://backgammontour.com/progression): Track your Performance Rating (`PR = Equity Loss * 500`), Snowie Error Rate, and recurring leaks. - [World Tournaments Calendar & Where to Play Directory](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments): Complete international calendar of 18 verified tournaments across 3 tiers (MEGA, GRAND, MOYEN), interactive SVG world map, and directory of 16 live clubs & lounges. - [Full Knowledge Base for LLMs](https://backgammontour.com/llms-full.txt): Complete 15 opening rolls ground-truth table, Kazaross-XG2 Match Equity formulas, 21 Grandmaster strategic concepts, and complete tournament/club directory. ## World Backgammon Tournament Database & Where to Play Directory (/tournaments) - [World Tournaments Hub](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments): Official international circuit calendar and directory. - **MEGA Major Championships (15-17 pts, €75k-€180k prize pools)**: - [Monte-Carlo World Championship 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/monte-carlo-world-championship-2027): 17 pts, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco (WBGF). - [Merit Open Cyprus 2026](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/merit-open-cyprus-2026): 15 pts, Merit Crystal Cove, Kyrenia (WBA). - [Las Vegas Open 2026](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/las-vegas-open-2026): 15 pts, Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas (USBGF). - [Nordic Open Copenhagen 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/nordic-open-copenhagen-2027): 15 pts, Tivoli Congress, Copenhagen (WBGF). - [Istanbul International Open 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/istanbul-international-open-2027): 15 pts, Hilton Bosphorus, Istanbul (WBA). - [Texas Championships 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/texas-championships-2027): 15 pts, Omni San Antonio, USA (USBGF). - **GRAND Masters & National Championships (13 pts, €28k-€42k prize pools)**: - [Paris Masters FFB 2026](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/paris-masters-ffb-2026): 13 pts, Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (FFB). - [UK Backgammon Open 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/uk-backgammon-open-2027): 13 pts, CBS Arena, Coventry (UKBGF). - [Chicago Open 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/chicago-open-2027): 13 pts, Westin O'Hare, Chicago (USBGF). - [German Backgammon Open 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/german-backgammon-open-2027): 13 pts, H+ Hotel Niedernhausen (EUBGF). - [Tokyo Backgammon Festival 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/tokyo-backgammon-festival-2027): 13 pts, Shinagawa Prince Hotel (WBGF/JBL). - [Gibraltar Championship 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/gibraltar-championship-2027): 13 pts, Sunborn Yacht Hotel (WBGF). - **MOYEN Regional & Club Opens (11 pts)**: - [Riviera Cup Nice 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/riviera-cup-nice-2027): 11 pts, Palais de la Méditerranée, Nice (FFB). - [Grand Prix de Lyon 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/grand-prix-lyon-2027): 11 pts, Mercure Saxe Lafayette, Lyon (FFB). - [Geneva Lake Classic 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/geneva-lake-classic-2027): 11 pts, Hôtel President Wilson, Genève (EUBGF). - [London Weekend Club Open 2026](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/london-weekend-open-2026): 11 pts, Roehampton Club, London (UKBGF). - [São Paulo Open 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/sao-paulo-open-2027): 11 pts, Club Transatlântico, São Paulo (WBGF). - [Dubai Creek Masters 2027](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/dubai-creek-masters-2027): 11 pts, Park Hyatt Dubai (WBGF). - **Where to Play — 16 World Backgammon Clubs & Lounges**: - [Paris: Paris Vie d'Eau (Videau Club)](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/paris-vie-deau): Café de la Mairie, Place Saint-Sulpice, Tuesdays & Thursdays 19:00. - [Paris: Backgammon Social Paris](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/backgammon-social-paris): Le Marais, trendy lounge & cocktails, Wednesdays & Sundays 18:30. - [Monaco: Monte-Carlo Backgammon Society](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/monte-carlo-society): Fairmont Monte Carlo, Friday & Saturday evenings. - [Marseille: L'Ancre Marseillaise](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/ancre-marseillaise): 10 Rue Vian (Cours Julien), Wednesdays 19:00 & Saturdays 14:30. - [Lyon: Lyon Backgammon Club](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/lyon-backgammon-club): Brasserie Saxe Lafayette, Mondays 19:30. - [London: Backgammon London (The Clissold Arms)](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/backgammon-london): Muswell Hill, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 19:00. - [Copenhagen: Københavns Backgammon Klub (KBgK)](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/kobenhavns-backgammon-klub): Barkowski, Thursdays 18:30. - [Geneva: Association Genevoise de Backgammon](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/association-genevoise-backgammon): Restaurant Tavolone, Sundays 14:00. - [New York: NY Metropolitan Backgammon Club](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/new-york-metro-club): Midtown Manhattan, Tuesdays & Thursdays 19:00. - [Chicago: Chicago Backgammon League & Winnetka Club](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/chicago-backgammon-league): Tuesdays & Wednesdays 18:30. - [Miami / Ft Lauderdale: The Social Point Rooftop](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/social-point-rooftop-miami): McSorley's Beach Pub, Thursdays 18:30. - [Istanbul: Elite-TR & Cafés du Bosphore](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/elite-tr-istanbul): Kadıköy & Bebek, continuous Tavla & clock play. - [Dubai: Mindskillz Backgammon Club & Academy](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/mindskillz-dubai): Business Bay & DIFC, Saturdays & Tuesdays 18:00. - [Athens: SAKA Backgammon Club](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/saka-athenes): Psychiko & Pláka, Fridays & Sundays 17:00. - [Tokyo: Japan Backgammon Association (JBA) Lounge](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/jba-tokyo-lounge): Shinagawa & Ginza, Wednesdays & Saturdays 13:00. - [Sydney: Sydney Backgammon Club](https://backgammontour.com/tournaments/clubs/sydney-backgammon-club): Royal Automobile Club (RACA), Tuesdays 18:00. ## 15 Backgammon Opening Rolls (Monte-Carlo 3-Ply Ground Truth) - [3-1 Opening (8/5 6/5, +0.194 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/3-1): Makes the Golden Point (5-point). Best roll in backgammon. - [4-2 Opening (8/4 6/4, +0.168 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/4-2): Makes the 4-point inner home door. - [6-1 Opening (13/7 8/7, +0.155 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/6-1): Makes the Bar Point (7-point). - [5-3 Opening (8/3 6/3, +0.121 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/5-3): Makes the 3-point (+0.065 Eq over 13/8 24/21). - [6-5 Opening (24/13, +0.118 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/6-5): Lover's Leap to the Midpoint. - [2-1 Opening (13/11 6/5, +0.019 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/2-1): Slotting the Golden 5-Point (or 24/23 13/11 at DMP). - [5-4 Opening (24/20 13/8, +0.011 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/5-4): Golden Anchor Split & Builder. - [4-3 Opening (24/20 13/10, +0.008 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/4-3): 20-Point Split & 10-Point Builder. - [4-1 Opening (13/9 6/5, +0.005 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/4-1): Golden Slot & 9-Point Cover Builder. - [6-3 Opening (24/18 13/10, +0.002 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/6-3): Bar-Point Split & Duplication of 5s. - [3-2 Opening (24/21 13/11, +0.001 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/3-2): 21-Point Split & 11-Point Builder. - [5-1 Opening (13/8 6/5, -0.006 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/5-1): Aggressive 5-Point Slot (24/23 13/8 at DMP). - [6-4 Opening (24/18 13/9, -0.009 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/6-4): The Classic 3-Way Choice (24/18 13/9 vs 24/14 vs 8/2 6/2). - [6-2 Opening (24/18 13/11, -0.014 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/6-2): 18-Point Split & 11-Point Builder. - [5-2 Opening (24/22 13/8, -0.028 Eq)](https://backgammontour.com/academy/openings/5-2): 22-Point Split & Safe 8-Point Stack.