The 20th Ankara Regional Backgammon Championship (WBF-Türkiye 20. Ankara Bölge Tavla Şampiyonası) concluded on June 21, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye. Organized under the World Backgammon Federation (WBF) banner, the tournament featured multiple high-stakes categories.
🏆 Championship Winners and Podiums
The final placement standings across the major categories included:
- "Kürşad Solak Memorial" Main Event (81 players): Necmettin Can (1st), Ahmet Furkan Sorucu (2nd), Cem Cebeci/Aykut Uzel (3rd/4th).
- "Ali Arcan Güney Memorial" Doubles (42 teams): Nazli Gökçen Ayca & Temel Ayca (1st), Osman Erkol & Erhan Öztekin (2nd), Funda Dogan/Yusuf Han Korkmaz & Anil Durukan/Burçin Yildirim (3rd/4th).
- "Ali Kamış Memorial" Swing (63 players): Yüksel Zabun (1st), Gültekin Uygur (2nd), Cumhur Bektüre/Ertan Ustaoglu (3rd/4th).
- Traditional Event (42 players): Burçin Yildirim (1st), Ilker Cevatemre (2nd), Kadir Dedeoglu/Nese Sezgin (3rd/4th).
- Elit Club Special Prize (35 players): Necmettin Can (1st), Ömer Aykut Sorgüven (2nd).
- Ladies Prize (5 players): Derya Iren Akbiyik (1st), Gözde Diptas (2nd).
