CNB Live -> Tornei 2026 -> 2° Costa d'Amalfi EN
in Cetara (SA) to the splendid setting of the Amalfi Coast
Thursday 12 November
18:00 Registration desk opening
20:00 Dinner Break
21:30......Warm Up
Friday 13 November
10:00......The game resumes
11:30......Double Consulting
15:00......One Point Match
16:30......Start Open CNB
20:00 Dinner Break
21:30......Speedgammon 5 points
Saturday 14 November
10:00......The game resumes
10:45......Draw 2nd Costa d'Amalfi
11:00......Champion Category
11:15......Advanced Category
16:30......Consolation Champion & Advanced
16:30......Intermediate Category
20:00 Dinner Break
21:30......Jackpots Program
Sunday 15 November
10:00......The game resumes
10:30......"Goodbye Cetara" last tournament
13:00......Finals Champion & Advanced
15:00...:..Awards Ceremony
Main Events
Champion CH & Advanced ADV
(New Double Elimination più Consolation). Players eliminated from Main sheet will play Second Chance. First two players of the main tournament and the first two of the Second Chance tournament qualify for the "Final Four". All those eliminated from the previous two phases will play the Consolation. Second Chance and Consolation are progressive, losers in an advanced position fall respectively into an equally advanced position.
• Champion category match points: 11 main, 9 Second Chance, 7 Consolation, "Final Four" 13/15.
• Advanced category match points: 9 main, 7 Second Chance, 5 Consolation, "Final Four" 9/11.
Intermediate
Triple Elimination: 5 points, players are eliminated from the tournament after their 3rd loss. Byes count as victories.
Side Events
Warm up
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Single Elimination 7 points.
Open CNB
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Single Elimination, 7 points. Valid for the CNB 2025 Championship ranking.
Double Consulting
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Single Elimination 7 points.
"Goodbye Cetara
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Single Elimination 7 points.
CHAMPION & ADVANCED
With over 48 players: 4 winners in the main tournament and 4 winners in the Consolation tournament
1°37% - 2°18% - 3°/4° 9%+9% /// 1°C 13% - 2°C 7% 3°/4°C 3.5%
With 48 or less players: 4 winners in the main tournament and 2 in the Consolation
1°40% - 2°19% - 3°/4° 10%+10% /// 1°C 14% - 2°C 7%
INTERMEDIATE
At the end of the agreed rounds, players with fewer than 3 losses will be awarded.
DOUBLE CONSULTING
More than 16 teams
50% - 25% - 12,5 %+ 12,5%
16 teams or fewer
70% - 30%
OPEN CNB
Up to 64 players: prizes awarded to the top 4 finishers.
More than 64 players: prizes awarded to the top 8 finishers.
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Participation in the event entails membership in the A.S.D. Circuito Nazionale Backgammon and ACSI for the year 2026.
Ordinary membership: €30 – Supporting membership: €50
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The WBGF International Rules will apply to any dispute.
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Players leaving the playing area: must notify the Tournament Director.
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Play will resume promptly at 9:30 PM: failure to be present and ready to play at the scheduled time may result in penalty points being applied in accordance with the tournament regulations.
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Breaks: One 5-minute break per player in 7-point and 11-point matches.
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The Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule, format, or structure of the event if necessary.
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Tournament matches take precedence over all other activities.
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Streaming: players selected for streaming or broadcast are required to comply with organizational requirements.
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The Organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any participant without providing a reason.
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Ranking points valid for the 2026 Italian Championship will be awarded in the 2nd Costa d'Amalfi (Champion and Advanced), CNB Open and Goodbye Cetara tournaments.
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Category tournaments 2 minutes per point - 12 seconds per move
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Double Consulting 21 minutes total - 12 seconds per move
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Warm Up 10 minutes total - 12 seconds per move
Federico Toledo & Manlio Angiuoni
Alfonso Sara & Cesare Nanti
Corso Umberto I, 1 - Cetara (Sa)
Tel +39 089 261388
direzione@hotelcetus.com
Rates shown are available only for reservations made by email or phone.
Mention Backgammon when booking
Rates per room per night with breakfast (Friday and Saturday):
• Double room 2 guests € 150,00
• Double single occupancy € 135,00
Rates per room per night with breakfast (other nights):
• Double room 2 guests € 135,00
• Double single occupancy € 120,00
City tax € 4,00 a notte.
Dinner is separate with individual reservations
land menu: 45 euros, fish menu 50.
How to reach Hotel Cetus
By train: Take the Frecciarossa high-speed train to Salerno, then either the Sita Sud bus line from the station to Cetara (travel time approximately 20–25 minutes), or a taxi (cost between €55 and €70). For group arrivals, a shuttle can be arranged with the hotel.
By plane: Fly into Naples Airport or Salerno Airport. The best option from there is to rent a car.
By car: Drive to Naples and take the A3 motorway (Naples–Salerno), exit at Vietri sul Mare, and follow the signs to Amalfi.
Naples Airport Closure in November
How to Reach Cetara
During the month of November, Naples Airport will be closed due to scheduled maintenance works. We therefore recommend checking the availability of flights to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, or alternatively travelling directly to Salerno railway station by high-speed train.
Cetara is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride from Salerno and can also be reached by scheduled bus services or by ferry. Although ferry services continue to operate outside the summer season, they run on a reduced timetable.
We recommend that participants consider the following travel options.
By Air
Preferred option: Fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, if flights are available from your city.
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Distance from the airport to Cetara: approximately 25–30 km
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Taxi: around 30–40 minutes
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Alternatively, take a train to Salerno, then continue by bus or taxi
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Another option: fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport, then take a high-speed train to Salerno
By Train
The easiest option is to travel to Salerno railway station by high-speed train.
From Salerno, you can reach Cetara in three ways:
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Ferry (Travelmar or Grassi Junior), with a crossing time of approximately 15 minutes. Ferry services normally operate throughout the year, although schedules are reduced outside the summer season and may be subject to change in the event of rough seas. The ferry terminal is just a few minutes' walk from Salerno railway station, making this a particularly convenient option for those arriving by train. Before travelling, we recommend checking the latest timetable on the official Travelmar website.
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SITA Sud bus, with a stop in the centre of Cetara.
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Taxi, approximately 20 minutes from Salerno railway station.
Shuttle Service
Upon request, a shared shuttle service from Salerno to Cetara can be arranged for groups of players arriving at compatible times.