International Draughts Federation (IDF) according to the decision of the IDF Board holds the next reporting and election General Assembly (General Meeting) of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) in Türkiye on November 4, 2026, during the World Draughts-64 Championships.
The agenda was discussed, and the governing bodies, including the President, the Board, the heads of various commissions, and other federation entities were elected for the next four-year term.
Vladimir Langin was elected President of the IDF for a new four-year term.
Invitation and Agenda | IDF Membership Confirmation
04-11-2026 The regular reporting General Assembly (General Meeting) of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) was held on November 4, 2026 at the The Calimera Serra Palace hotel 5*, Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye, during the World Draughts-64 Championships among youth and veterans.
Representatives of 22 national federations, members of the Board and invited guests took part in the work of the General Assembly.
Active federations and members of the Board were awarded diplomas for their great contribution to the development of draughts.
In accordance with the Agenda, the following issues were heard, discussed and approved:
New members.
Report of the President and the Board on the activities of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) for the period from November 5, 2024 to November 4, 2026.
Financial report of the treasurer and the report of the Financial Commission for 2024-2025.
Priority areas of activity, calendar of events for 2027-2028.
Proposals from members, issues of the Technical Commission and other issues of the federation’s activities.
International titles for athletes and coaches awarded by the IDF Board in 2024-2026.
In accordance with the Statutes, the governing bodies—the President, the Board, the heads of commissions, and other federation bodies were elected.
Vladimir Langin was unanimously re-elected as IDF President for a new four-year term.
The following IDF Board Members have been elected:
Vice-President: Greta Sturza (MDA) – Public Relations, General Affairs
Vice-President: Yunus Aminjonov (UZB) – Coordinator for Asia
Vice-President: Suzgo Alpha Nkhoma (Malawi) – Coordinator for Africa
Vice-President: Alexander Katz (USA) – Coordinator for the Pan-American Region
Treasurer: Kirill Khaynyuk (BLR)
Tournament Director: Aleksandr Nikiforov (RUS)
Secretary General: Antonina Langina (RUS)
Head of the Players’ Commission: Dmitrii Tsinman (RUS)
Further information, the minutes, and other documents from the General Assembly will be published shortly.
02-09-2026 International Draughts Federation (IDF) according to the decision of the IDF Board from August 28, 2026 holds the next reporting and election General Assembly (General Meeting) of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) in Türkiye on November 4, 2026, during the World Draughts-64 Championships.
One delegate with the right to vote is allowed to participate from each national federation – a member of the International Draughts Federation (IDF) which does not have a debt for payment of the membership fee.
Venue and registration of delegates: The Calimera Serra Palace hotel 5*
Address: Ada Mevkii Kizilot Beldesi Manavgat/Antalya (Türkiye).
General Assembly program
Registration and accreditation of delegates – November 4, 2026 at 20.00
Opening of the General Assembly at 20.30
Closing of the General Assembly at 22.30
In order to improve cooperation with national federations, the International Draughts Federation (IDF) is updating its member data.
Please complete the “Membership Confirmation” form and confirm your participation in the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2026 by e-mail: office@idf64.org.
Applications for visa support, accommodation booking and transfer must be sent to the IDF office no later than October 1, 2026, by e-mail: office@idf64.org.
We ask all the federations to prepare proposals regarding the agenda, candidates for election, the IDF activities, the development of draughts-64 worldwide, the calendar of competitions for 2027-2028 and send them to the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org no later than October 1, 2026.
