It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever plays with Nardashir (backgammon) is disobeying Allah and His Messenger.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / تتمہ مُسْنَدِ الْكُوفِيِّينَ / 19580
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حسن، وهذا إسناد منقطع، سعيد بن أبى هند لم يلق أبا موسى الأشعري